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City election , sday July 18 Delivering Western Hendry County's At A Glance Elder services changing hands Want to be a fireman? Firefighter 1 Certification begins Tuesday, July 25 from 6-9 p.m. A 160-hour Fire- fighter 1 class will meet Tues- day and Thursday evenings 6-9 p.m. and Saturdacs 8 a:m.-5 p.m. for 15 weeks. The details can.be obtained by calling Dwayne Pratt at the Fire Department.or Cindy Miller at Edison College 674- 0408. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. If you need this training for your current position or if you are interested in pursuing a career in fire services, this Firefighter 1 certification is the first step., Get facts on abstinence education Come to the "I'm N Charge" (INC) parent and community meeting July 20, 6-8 p.m., at the Dallas Townsend Agricultural Build- ing (Ag Building, 1"085 Pratt Blvd. You are invited to attend .our Parents Quarterly Train- ing session that will provide informationon oablstinence ' edjuca[rlon and co'rrnlmunriica tiun sl:ills lhal retinri rces the classroom studies that will be implemented, in the Hemdry County high schools beginning the 2006-2007 school year. Door Prizes/Dinner will be served. Please call Valarie James at (863) 674-4141 ext 176 or e-mail: valarie_james@doh.state.fl. us Sponsored by the Absti- nence Only Program Hendry County Health Department. . Emergency funds delayed The Agriculture & Labor Program, Inc. of Winter Haven has had a delay in funding from DCA for the LIHEAP emergency assis- tance program 'for utility bills. Funds may be available late in July. Persons in need of this service need to verify the emergency situation and income. Please call (863) 675-5356 for availability after July 10. Women get a new roof Dorothy and Patricia Rid- die are getting their new roof, thanks tb community generosity. The women, both disabled, have been struggling to fix their roof since Hurricane Wilma came through last year.. The women greatly appreciate the generosity. An account remains open because the women still have other needs. Any donations will be put to good use. The Dorothy Riddle Benefit Fund is open at Olde Cypress Bank. Index Classifieds .......14-16 Editorial ............ .4 Speak Out .. .. ..4 See Page 2 for information about how to contact the newspaper. neDwszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. HinlII 111101ill 8 16510 00019 1 Organization is' losing contract after 30 years By Patty Brant The bottom line is: seniors who are clients of Senior Con- nections should not notice any interruption in services when Hope of Southwest Florida takes over August 1. The Country Rhythm Clog- gers ended this year's clogging season with a trip to Doswell, Virginia, June 17 and 18, to perform at Paramount's Kings Dominion Theme Park. The cloggers performed one show on Saturday, June 17, and one show on June 18. After their performances they enjoyed the theme park with their families. On Sunday, sev- eral families traveled to Wash- ington, D.C., for site seeing, while others spent a day at King's Dominion Water Park. The cloggers are under the Several weeks ago, Senior Connections, which has provid- ed meals, homemaking and home health care services to the elderly in Hendry and Glades counties for over 20 years, learned that its contract with Area Agency on Aging (AAA), its main funding source, was in jeopardy. Leigh Schield is the Execu- tive Director of the AAA, which moritors the sefenI court area of District 8. According toMs. direction of Pat Bedingfield. Anyone interested in learning to clog may sign up at the LaBelle Program Center for beginner classes. The classes are being taught by the senior members of the Country Rhythm Cloggers on Thurs- days, at 5:15 p.m. For those who want to learn more difficult routines and steps the senior members will be teaching on Thursdays at 6 p.m. For more information call the LaBelle Program Center at 863-675-4130. Schield, the decision to award services to Hope of Southwest Florida was based 'on several client complaints and on-going administrative documentation issues. Clients were mailed let- ters about the change June 30. Once those letters were received, she said more com- pltainlits suf rac: !,J Ms Shielvd said A\ net with the S i-rii:i C':'nect: in b:iard in, Ma\ an]d I:br,:iuhi several issues to their attention, identifying New beginning: A place to call their own specific clients needing "imme- diate assessment." She said Senior Connections was given 30 days from May 19 to rectify the situation. Senior Connections Execu- tive Director Christine No:lan takes exception to that scenario. She admitted that her agency has had s.:,o difficulties with paperwork, but that services to clients have always been top pri:ril\ She insists Senior Con- nections has made progress, but that the agency ran out of time. She says the issues can be traced back to 2004 when three hurricanes hit the area. "We've never really recovered from that," she said, and has asked for a 90-day transition period, which would keep Senior Con- nection staff in place to help train incomrnin Hope staff Ms.' Nolan said although Senior Co:,nnections was put on See Services Pa ge 2 Two seeking LaBelle seat Hilda Zimmerly I was born and raised in a rural Ohio farming. community. I moved herein 1977 *-.k,. . wj ith my S husband and. three children. I 1 have a w degree in Hilda hhi "i~i'*i ,lllii ,~i l, ,,iiii~i ihii!hi ij~ii l:-- ...... \ /.............'..'^^: % ; .. ',^ Caloosa BE Pedro and Rosalia Pereiro, far right, are pictured with Pedro's father, also' far left, and Cephas and Betty Wilson in front of their new 1989 Ford vanmnoiie. New hope springs from tragedy By Kristin Hunter Minutes after filling the van up with gas at the nearby BP gas station, Cephas and Betty Wilson's 1989 Ford van caught on fire, so they parked the van at the LaBelle Motel and jumped out. According to the Sheriff's Department there was no carburetor filter cover so the carburetor got hot, starting the fire. After the fire- fighters put out the fire, Cephas tried to salvage what wasn't completely destroyed. Cephas and Betty are both on disability and they lived in the van. It was everything they had and they lost everything including important paper- work like their insurance infor- mation, clothes, shoes, books and stuffed animals. They just bought the van two months ago and only had one more payment before it was paid off. Their insurance did not cover everything they lost. The couple had a tent and was going to stay at Ortona Locks, but they were not allowed because you have to have a vehicle to star there, so they stayed at the Big V Motel instead. With only $10 in their pocket the next day they walked to the U-Save to get a grocery cart so they could haul their stuff around. They then walked to the Caloosa Belle where Editor Patty Brant called Y Devastation inside view of the van. Devastation inside view of the van., Freedom Fellowship Pastor' Marcia Edgar. She got a hold of the Hendry County Homeless Coalition, which agreed to pay to let them stay at the Port LaBelle Inn for one night. After a hot meal and a good night's rest, the towing company owner, Pedro Pereiro picked the couple up and took them to his business. He had already agreed to tow their van. for free. After going over the ruined van with them, Pedro presented them with a 1989 Ford van to take its place. Free- dom Fellowship also gave Betty a new Bible because hers was halfway burned. Cephas and Betty Wilson plan to stay at Ortona Locks in their new van. Thanks to the generosity of Pedro and Ros- alia Pereiro, owners of Hendry Towing and Recovery, they have another vehicle/home. Overjoyed, Betty kept say- ipg, "God is so good. He has brought us all these wonderful angels." Thanks to the gen- erosity of a few citizens and 'also to the fast response of the volunteer fire department, no one was hurt and the Wilson's again, have a place to call their own. for 4 years and continued ..... t ,hirIg iII Floiida in b.tth lii -Glades County and. Hendry Count\ Schools,, s teams, retir- ing in 2000. My children all graduated from LaBelle High School and are raising their families in the LaBelle area. One of the reasons I initially ran for the office of LaBelle City Commissioner-Treasurer was because I was concerned with the growth and change I was seeing and wanted to maintain the rural character that attracted me to LaBelle. I believe the biggest prob- lem LaBelle is facing is growth. If we don'f do our planning well, LaBelle will just become like many other small cities that have gotten swallowed up in un-planned growth. Associ- ated with the, growth issue come many other issues that must be addressed including infrastructure such as water, sewer and roads, recreational facilities like parks and sports fields, cultural, facilities like museums, environmental and performing arts centers and many other issues we need to examine. To approach this problem, we need to "over- plan" for it. We need to know what we want LaBelle to look like in 10- 20 years and more. We need to put plans in .place to get us. to where we want to be. Hiring a professional planner would be the single most important first step and easiest fix for our See Zimmerly-Page 16 Cliff Avery I have dedicated my adult life to bet- tering our communi- *ty.. After serving in ' the United 'States Air Force for four years, I went on to complete Cliff Mi Ichool, my athy, and I moved to LaBelle. We have now '.i\\d he-re- for more than ;I \Neais . I: am a certified social worker for. the State c' Flor' da which has come in handy in my current position as the pastor of LaBelle Assembly of God. As a pastor, I am also an active member of the LaBelle Evangelical Association. My church hosts the annual Fam- ily Film Festival, a summer program showing movies to the youth and families of our community. I also attended every founding meeting of the Hendry County Recreational Board and helped found the .Fourth of July raftrace. I have held a public school teaching certificate of the State of Flori- da. I volunteer once a week teaching computer skills and I teach a free computer class on Monday mornings and a free engine class. Because of my work in the community, I was nominated for the News-Press Heart of Gold in 1982 and was the recipient of the 'Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award. I think we can all agree that the biggest problem fac- ing the city is the water issue. We need a new water plant and have for some time. We need to be able to get a water plant that can provide enough safe, drinkable water for the entire city of LaBelle. There are no easy fixes for the challenges LaBelle faces. See Avery Page 16 7., If 'UI'F Submitted to the Caloosa Belle/Pat Beddingfield From left: Peewees second row: Emily Schwarz, Hana Williams, Hannah Hartman, Zak Lopez, Amber Barnett, J.R. Rosado, Emma Rae Barfield, Maddie Lofton and Riley Bowen; Juniors third row: Darian Leschewski, Shelby Williams, Abby Arnold, Rebecca Singleton, Shelby French and Amber Hamric; Seniors Back row: Katie Fromm, Miesha Pharis, Jesse Whitman . Britney Whitman and Amber Pharis; Mascot front row: Billy Villegas. Sti d g6 all Cloggers perform at Kings Dominion 2 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13, 2006 County supports Senior Connections By Ideybis Gonzalez and Patty Brant Clewiston News and Caloosa Belle CLEWISTON For the first time in thirty years of serving the seniors of Hendry/Glades coun- ties Senior Connections brought to the Hendry County Commis- sion the possibility of closing its doors. Tuesday night's meeting was the first time that most of it com- missioners learned Senior Con- nections is losing its contract, including state and federal fund- Services Continued From Page 1 probation May 19, it was not given due process. She points out that AAA solicited Hope to take over the contract that very day. .Ms. Schield agreed that "It may be that the past two hurri- cane seasons strained Senior Connections' abilities ... It's hard to close down an agency, but we're using taxpayer's money." In 2004, the previous Senior Connections administrator neg- lected to put the food contract out for bid which wasthe first thing Ms. Nolan did when she. came on board at the end of 2005. Ms. Nolan points to the hor-, rendous 2004 hurricane season as the root of the difficulties. ing, with Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Executive Director.Christine Nolan and area Supervisor Cindy Graham appeared before the commissioners to plead for their help in salvaging what ever services that they can. Hope of Southwest Florida has been unexpectedly awarded the contract for senior services in Hendry/Glades and Immokalee. In the last few weeks Senior Connections staff has been scrambling to rectify lapses in paperwork that Ms. Nolan Case files, which she said are AAA's major complaint, took a back seat to client services. Turnover was .high, causing the very detailed paperwork docu- mentation of services to be lax. In 2005, the 15-year executive director resigned. Hurricane Wilma dealt them another major setback one week later. An inter- im director filled in until Ms. Nolan came onboard. The agency was in "emergency man- agement mode" once again and "never had the luxury of bounc- ing back." She said that Hope is a wonderful organization, but has no real experience in.con- gregate feeding. Senior Connections has sub- stantial real estate that Ms. Nolan says will not be turned over to Hope. It is unclear what will hap- pen to Senior Connections, assets like the L.J. Nobles Senior Center building and its furnish- I Save money on your favorite grocery items. I Go to newszap.corn to download and print coupons online! SneWSzap.COm Community Links. Individual Voices. - L- -- -- -- ------------------------- ------- YOU'RE INVITED TO A GOSPEL SINGl at Faith Worship Center Featuring the Waycaster Family . 3078 Hwy 78 SLaBelle, FL 33935 - Call 863-673-0507 For more information explained was the main reason they were placed on probation byAAA. Senior Connections has fall- en behind on documentation as they struggled to provide servic- es through two devastating hur- ricane seasons. The commissioners voted to help finance three additional months of nutritional services for Senior Connections and offered to support them with a letter writing campaign. Commissioners also suggest- ed that they prepare a figure to prorate three months of the annual $209,000 in nutritional funding Senior Connections spends in Hendry County. They are to return with that figure to the July 25 County Commission- ers meeting which will be held in LaBelle. Coincidentally, two of Florida Senator Larcenia Bullard's aides were present to give an overview of the recent legisla- tive session. Commissioner SJanet Taylor made the sugges- tion that they should seek the senator's assistance, which would probably offer their best recourse. ings. The land that the Nobles Haven. Center sits on is leased from HendryCountytill 2019. What the The L.J. Nobles Senior Center, which has been home to senior future holds services since 1989, was built Ms. Schield said that Hope is with $190,000 in federal money, making plans now; it's got the along with sizeable local dona- list of services currently being tions. Ms. Nolan said the con- provided to some 200 residents, tract for that federal funding but the actual client list will requires it be used as a senior come later. She added that Hope. center till at least 2009. had already applied to be a local Senior Connections also has a nursing home diversion provider lease for the Roberts Center in in Hendry and Glades. Immokalee, where the agency Meanwhile, Senior Connec- provides meals. As of August 1, tions is still a Medicaid provider that contract will go to Senior and could use its remaining Friendship Center. funding sources to scale down Although AAA has supplied services, and deliver, meals for the majority of Senior Connec- Medicaid clients, along with per- tion funding, the organization sonal care and homemaking still has resources. It is a United services. The board is "looking Way, organization and also at alternatives," she said, noting receives funding from Hendy that she has also been consider- and Glades counties and the ing offering gerontology coun- cities of Clewiston and Moore selling. newsza.com. Community Links. Individual Voices. 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But this "chain" is unlike any other. We are owned by a journalistic trust. All after-tax profits are invested in our mission of community service through good local journalism. Staffing is local, and we seek out people who care about the community and want to stay here. How are we doing? Let us know by mailing feed- back@newszap.com or call your editor. .i. -'- -:a ...i:a r il4 tlW~ tgB-le '- ;7 rW, InW., El. -owLE t.- Iu'i l i F lI ' , . .. -, .. ,? CALOOSA" BELLE Delivering Western Hendry County's News Since 1922 Community Service Through Journalism No fee, nT I I ~r~CI _I II I i Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13,2006 Man is charged with stabbings A LaBelle man was arrested and charged with five counts of aggravated battery July 1. Accord- ing to information from the Hendry County Sheriff's Office, Lawrence Whaley, 28, the violence began with an altercation between Wha- ley and Rayfield Johnson, Sr., age 47, in which Johnson was struck and knocked unconscious.. Mr. Johnson told officers he suffered a swollen eye, bloody mouth from fist blows, which also shattered his dentures. Mr. Johnson also suf- fered a sore jaw. Mr. Johnson refused treatment by EMS person- nel, saying he would go to the hos- pital with family members. Deputy Pensak first made con- tact with David Baxter, 31, on Kissimmee Ave., who said he'd been stabbed in the stomach. Another victim, Betty Johnson, 32, Arrests LaBelle Emily Michael Murrah, 20, of LaBelle, was arrested June 20 and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and firing a weapon. Jonathan Reyes of the Hendry County Sheriffs office was the arresting' officer. Bond was set at $22,000 cash. Jermaine Terrence Feagin, 31, of LaBelle, was arrested June 6 and charged with possession of cocaine. Brett D. Callahan of the Hendry County Sheriffs office was the arresting officer. Ronnie Eugene Keller, 27, of LaBelle, was arrested June 22 and charged with a warrant for violating pro- bation. Teresa Helmlinger of the Hendry County Sheriffs office was the' arresting officer. Bond was set at $5,000 cash. A male juvenile from Immokalee was arrested and charged with aggra- vated battery with a deadly weapon and burglary with assault or battery. Teresa Helmlinger of the Hendry Coun- 'ty Sheriff's office was the arresting offi- cer. Bond was set at $40,000 cash. Pedro Molina Martinez, 28, of LaBelle, was arrested July 3 and charged with driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana over 20 grams. Brett Edward Daley of the Hendry County Sheriff'soffice was the arresting officer. Herbert Ray Unkerfer, 45, of LaBelle, was arrested July 4 and charged with driving with a suspended license. Brett Edward Daley of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting:officer. Lloyd Wesley,: LaChance, 46, of Lehigh Acres, was arrested July'7 and charged with burglary with assault or battery. Brett Edward Daley of the Hendry County Sheriffs office was the arresting officer. Clewiston Gerry Ann Lemay, 41, of Clewis- ton, was arrested June 26 and charged with a warrant for violating probation. Jonathon Reyes of the Hendry County was stabbed in the chest twice. Both were treated at the scene by EMS personnel and transported to LeHigh Regional Medical Center. The officer reported that, after requesting witnesses to go to the sheriff's office, he apprehended Whaley, who was being chased by citizens in the community. He retrieved a knife from Whaley's pocket and transported him to the jail. Another victim, William Smith, age 30, later told officers at a resi- dence on Caloosahatchee Ave., that he attempted to break up the fight. He said Whaley swung at him with the knife, grazing his left side. Mr. Smith was also treated at the scene but his injuries did not require hospitalization. Whaley is being held at Hendry County Jail on $100,000 bond. Caloosa Belle/Kristin Hunter Another dump truck flips over On Wednesday, July 5, Jacito Velazco, 34, of Lehigh flipped his dump truck on Hwy. 80 due to a mechanical problem. According to C. Buchhofer of the Hendry County Sheriff's office, he lost his rear spring which threw off the balance of the dump truck. He then lost control of steering and flipped over in the median. He was pinned behind the steering wheel but was able to climb out on his own. He was wearing his seatbelt and only suf- fered minor injuries. He was taken to Lehigh Hospital for precautionary reasons. Obituaries Sheriffs office was the arresting officer. A male juvenile from Clewiston was arrested July 6 and charged with bur- glary. Aaron .Angell of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Jason Jones, 24, of Glewiston, was arrested July 3 and charged with driv- ing with a suspended license. Eddie Wilcox of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Daniel Ortiz, 26, of Clewiston was arrested on July 4 and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell and possession of narcotic equipment. Martin Meyer of the Hendry County. Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Osvaldo Cardenas, 53, of Clewis- ton, was arrested July 4 and charged with driving with a suspended license. Rolando Gajate of the Hendry County Sheriffs office was the arresting officer. Joshua Blade Aaron Cross, 24, of Clewiston, was arrested June 5. and charged with aggravated battery that caused bodily harm or disability. Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County Sher- iff's office was the arresting officer. Isaac Morales Hernandez, 27, of Clewiston, was arrested July 5 and charged with aggravated battery to a pregnant victim. Orlando Torres of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Catrina Williams, 33, of Clewiston, was arrested July 9 and charged with aggravated battery. Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Deitra Delorian Hall, 22, of Clewis- ton, was arrested July 7 and charged with aggravated battery that caused bodily harm or disability. Nathan E. Kirk of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. Anthony Eric Jamel Balkcom, 19, of Clewiston, was arrested July 7 and charged with aggravated battery to a pregnant victim. Nathan Kirk of the Hendry County Sheriff's office was the arresting officer. y------------- ILS. ^wy 278, Beatdiff Jasper CoMiles, SC Wild Hog Haven Abundant Deer. Turkey & Ducks 1 h 1 -'-'8 fr: I .: Illl- .-. Il, : aI lnl- r-',i | l. . TractsFrom St t ,S A $ t o:.,, ,r,,i]- '. Si;t; ; ris. '. If, -]..!. STimber Cruise Available I o% Rowela Reatt, & Auction Co.. 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Survivors include step sons: Pat Fletcher, George King and Robert King, daughter: Janet Newman, brothers: Richard Newman and Delorme Newman, sisters: Violet Pruitt, Bonnie Warren and Jennie Seagle, grandchildren: Annie Fletcher, Hunter Fletcher, Amber King and Christopher King. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floris Newman in 2003. Services will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 10:00 am, at Fort Denaud Cemetery in LaBelle with Father Juan Lorenzo officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps, Cremation Arrangements by: Akin-Davis Funeral Home in LaBelle. Eleanor Ruth Jones Eleanor Ruth Jones, age 66, of Lake Placid, passed away July 6; 2006, in Lake Placid. . 'She %\%as bom n Nov. 8, 1939, in Indio, Cal., to Elwyn Wesley Kelting and Nellie Mae (Von Roeder) Kelt- ing. She was a former, longtime resident of Clewiston. Eleanor worked for many years as an administrative assistant for the USDA in Canal Point. Survivors include her husband: Bobby Ray Jones; son: Bobby (Carrie) Jones Jr. of Clewiston; daughters: Tammy (Ronnie) Farmer of Lake, Placid, Beverly Grif- fin of Lake Placid; brothers: Arvin 'Kelting, John Kelting and Joe Richard Kelting; sisters: Margaret Hogan and Marilyn Bulifant; and ten grandchildren. She was pre- ceded in death by her grandson: SChristopher Jones. Funeral services were held July 9 at Evangel Assembly Of God in Clewiston with Reverend Bernard Browne officiating. Interment fol- lowed at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston. - - SSave money on your favorite grocery items. I Go to newszap.com to, download and print coupons online! I ^ ./-- y- I, I nWSzapCOm Community Links. Individual Voices. IFINANCEr Licensed Florida Broker Business 100% Financing Available Full Doc or Stated Loans Refinances Cash Outs Purchases SEasy Qualification & Loan Requirements SSingle Family Homes Manufactured Homes 49 N. 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It is a hometown forum so visit the page as often as you would like and share your comments (but no personal attacks or profanities, please). You can also make a comment by calling our Speak Out 24-hour opin- ion line at 675-4516. Comments will be published in the newspaper as space permits. THESE STORES AND PACKING PLANTS THAT 'PUT OLD MEAT: in the center of fresh meat (ground meat) know that they are violating the law, even the law of decency when they try to hid e that old meat that can make you sick even unto death (ptomaine poison). All in the name of profit. BAD SIDEWALKS IN LABELLE: Let's have a contest to see who can name the worst, most dangerous sidewalks in the city of LaBelle. I nominate the sidewalks along Park Ave. between Lee'St. and Missouri St. Also, the sidewalks on both sides of Lee St. south from Park Ave. A person could easily trip and fall. Maybe even sue the city for damages: Lack of funds is really not a good excuse for having such dangerous walkways in the fine city of LaBelle. MISSING DOG: A brown 45 lb. one year old, pit/cur mix named Jimmy was lost at 2040 Fernwood Lane. He is extremely obedient and wears a collar with all of his information on it. Please call Alex Berg at 305-773-4023 if you have any information about his whereabouts. Public issues forums Join the discussion of important issues at newszap.com. Topics include: * LaBelle issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum56 * Hendry County issues: http://www.newszapforums.com/forum54 Go to newszap.com, click on your community and then on "community. forums and links." Chamber Thoughts We have a new ambassador v -.- .-*".r for the Chamber office, her name is Mary Bartoshuk. She will be vis- i iting around to all the businesses getting to know you and your needs. The ambassador program " is just one of the new happenings at the Chamber. We hope you will ;- find this a helpful tool for your business and will be able to use works for you. Thank you for your the Chamber to its potential, cooperation. Remember the Chamber SaraTownsend Witch's Brew By Pudge Lehman One of the handiest things to recycle is the trusty large size Clorox jug. Cut out a big hole on the front side and punch holes in the bottom. This is a good con- tainer for potatoes and another for onions. Just grab the handle and plop on the counter and remove what you need. Also good for the beach to collect shells and rinse before you take them home. Use it as a paint bucket, of course, no holes. Cut off the bot- tom and use as a dispos- able dish. The top becomes a megaphone. The Sons of the American Legion served a really good chick- en dinner in the park on the 4th and the fireworks were beautiful. If you missed it well too bad. Werd fer the Week: Crine... Weeping... "Durn it, Sissie Mae, Why do you hafta end up crine every time we argy?" You may prune your plants in summertime Now that summer has arrived, your plants are growing extra fast. You can prune them at anytime, the only thing to look out for is the blooming plants. Hibiscus plants grow very fast in warm weather. You can keep them cut back regu- larly using the one-third method. This means to keep your trim- ming only to one-third the height of the bush. This will help your plants bush out more evenly top to bottom. Also if you mulch, keep the mulch away from the base of hibiscus approximately three inches. They are susceptible to fungus. Surinam-Cherry (Eugenia uni- flora) is a wonderful shrub, not only does it produce eatable fruit, but the birds feed on the fruit as well. This can be grown as a spec- imen plant, for the fruit or as a hedge. Surinam Cherry plants are reasonably drought and cold tol- erant. The foliage is very colorful after pruning or on a growth flush. If you are wondering what to do about the lichens on your shrubs, try Liquid Copper on the bark. This will kill sooty mold and lichens. Happy gardening! CALOOSA BFI F Our Purpose... The Caloosa Belle is published by Independent Newspapers of Florida. Independent is owned by a unique trust that enables this newspaper to pursue a mission of journalistic service to the citizens of the community. Since no dividends are paid, the company Is able to thrive on profit margins below industrystan- dards. All after-tax surpluses are reinvested in Independent's mission o1 journalistic service, commitment to the ideals of the First Amendment ol the U.S. Constitution. and support of the community's deliberation of public Issues. ..................................................... ,.. ,, .... ........ ,,............ We Pledge ... * To operate this newspaper as a public Irust * To help our community become a beer place to live and work Ihrougn our aedi. cation to conscientious Joui. nailsm * To provide the information cil- izens need to make their own inielllgeni decisions about public issues * To repon the news with hon. esly accuracy ppuposetul neulralitly lanness objectivI,'y. leaioiese-nes and compasSior, * To use our opinion pages to lacililale community debate. rot to aominare it with ouw own opinions STc disclose our own conllicis ol inTeresl or potential con- Iricts to our readers * To conect our errors and to give each correction the pic.minence It deserves * To provide a rigrt to reply to ino.e we wrile about STo Ireal people vwih c:unrtes'y respect ana compassion For More Information See At Your Service On Page 2 EDITORIAL: News Editor. Palty Brant Reporter: KIlstin Hunter Reporter JerriLynn Meritt Sports. Roger Alexander ADVERTISING: Advertising Director Judy Kasten Advertising Manager Brenda Jaramillo Advertising Services Coordinator: Dale Conyers Advertising Services. Barbara Caltee National Advertising Joy Parrish Independent Newspapers, Inc. Chairman Joe Smyth President Ed Dulin Vice President ol Florida Operations Tom Byrd Executive Editor Katrina Elsken Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13,2006 Cost advantages of a burglar alarm system This is a financial tip that can help you in two ways. First, it may reduce the premium of your homeowner's insurance policy, 'and second, it can keep your Financial belongings from being stolen. Tips In the state of Florida, many homeowner insurance polices have been. cancelled (non- renewed) and many will be. Addi- Wa C.Siher tionally, many have had premium b ayneC. tz increases, and increases in the deductible. This is due to the hur- monitoring system for which they ricanes of the last few years and have you sign a contract for one those anticipated in the future. to five years. Long term it can be Probably three out of four peo- as low as $19 per month. You can ple reading this article do not have negotiate with them. a burglar alarm system in their Those companies will add on home. Don't rely on your dog. for a fee, carpet mats, sound That is not his responsibility! Did detectors, glass breakage detec- you know that nearly all insur- tors, additional door and window ance companies will give you a contacts and fire and even carbon ten percent or greater premium monoxide monitoring. You reduction for a proper alarm sys- should install the best system you tem? They usually want it to be can afford. Get a minimum of two monitored by an automatic quotes, if you hire a professional phone dialer. company. FYI" every home, office and You often see television com- detI ed arae tha office and mercials for installing alarms, for owned, I have rsnally nstaled aslow as about $100 Thatonly my own system. They have includes a front and back door included most of what I just listed, monitor, twokeypads, a tele- and much of it I did with hard phone dialer, and very little else. It wirin. You can do it too. Radio is professionally installed. What Shack and several other compa- they are really selling is the phone Community Calendar Friday, July 14 American Legion Fish Fry: 5-7 p.m. Legion Post 130, Highway 80 AA: Step 11 Meditation Meeting 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyp- tus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Bingo! Our Lady Queen of Heav- en Catholic Church, Early bird 6:45, Regular at7 p.m. NO Smoking Sunday, July 16 AA: 7 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open dis- cussion Monday, July 17- Weight Watchers: Weigh' In and registration at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., First Christian Church, Social Hall, 138 Ford Avenue. Bingo: 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Hwy. 80W Mid-County MSBU Advisory Committee: 7 p.m. PPFD, Hendry Isles Blvd. Men's Christian Gathering 7:30 p.m., the Dallas Townserd Ag Center. Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Good Shep- herd, Collingswood & Eucalyptus, Port LaBelle, open meeting Tuesday, July 18 Kiwanis Club: 7 a.m., Flora and Ella's, Hwy. 80 Hobby Class: 9:00-11:00 a.m., Woman's Club, Hwy. 80W. rotary Club: Boo Boo's Restau- rant, noon Teen Center: Hendry County Health Dept., .325 Pratt Blvd., 3 to 7 p.m. F/S Community Meeting: Daniels School/Community,Center, 6:30 p.m. M.A.D. D.A.D.S.: 7 p.m. city hall AA: 12 Step/Big Book study group, 8 p.m. First Christian Church, Ford Avenue, open. meeting. ABWA now meets on the third Tuesday of the month instead of the second Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. at the Woman's club. Wednesday, July 19 AA Big Book Meeting: Noon, Episcopal Church of the Good Shep- herd, Collingswood Parkway, Port LaBelle, open meeting Wednesday Night Kids: 6-7 p.m., Caloosa Baptist Church, for youth in grades 6-12 at 500 W. Hwy. 80. Phone 675-2348 PPVFD:.drill 7 p.m. Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Jaycee Bldg. VFW Post 10100: 7:30 p.m. Hwy. 29S AA 8 p.m. at the Alva Recreation Hall. Thursday, July 20 Homeless Coalition: Third Thursday monthly, 10 a.m., United Way House, 117 Fort Thompson Ave. Overeaters Anonymous (OA): Thursday 5:30 p.m. in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1098 Collingswood Parkway @ Eucalyp- tus, one block south of SR 80 east of LaBelle. AA: Open discussion, 8 p.m., First Christian Church, Ford Ave. American Legion Post 130 & Aux.:7 p.m. Domestic Violence Task Force: noon, Children & Families confer- ence room, Cowboy Way American Legion Post 130 & Aux.: 7 p.m. ,- Hendry/LaBelle Recreation MSBU: 7:30 p.m. City Hall AA & Al Anon: 8 p.m. discussion meeting, First Christian Church, Ford Ave. Call Intergroup at 275-5111 for information Christian Youth Fellowship: 7 p.m., City Hall, Commissioner's room. MUSE Community Association Meetings Every 3rd Thursday of the month. 7 p.m. at the Muti-Use Center- 25895 Loblolly Bay Road SW (County Road 720) call 674-0773 for more information. Pest control rules enhance consumer protection Florida Agriculture and Con- sumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is announcing that a set of new rules has gone into effect that provide improved pro- tection for consumers who con- tract with pest control companies for termite service. All contracts issued by pest con- trol companies for termite control must now clearly tell consumers if the contracts cover subterranean termites, drywood termites, or both. If they don't cover Formosan termites, a particularly aggressive form of subterranean termite, the company has to clearly state that. "The average homeowner may not understand that there are differ- ences in the types of termites that can invade their homes as well as differences in the kinds of protec- tions that address each insect," Bronson said. "We have found that many people do not realize they are not protected against one or the other until their home is damaged and it is too late." Another important change that goes into effect immediately is that companies that perform only "spot" treatments post that infor- mation on treatment stickers in the structure. Existing homes may be treated prior to being sold, especial- ly when pre-sale inspections show some termite activity. Sellers may opt for a less expensive spot treat- ment rather than a full treatment. Until now the treatment sticker did not have to specify that it was a "spot" treatment. "This is especially important for home buyers," Bronson said. "Buy- ers of existing homes may be told that a house has been treated before they buy it, but not informed the treatment was only to a limited part of the building. 'Now they will know if the treatment was full or partial." Other changes in the contract rule require that pest control com- panies retreat infestations covered by a contract within ninety days (180 days for multiunit structures). Previously there was no time limit on when the service had to be pro- vided. Companies are now also prohibited from denying re-treat- ment or repairs if they were aware of a construction defect or other condition conducive to termite infestation, such as a water leak, and did not inform the property owner and allow them to repair it. Nearly all contracts have limita- tions and exclusions under which treatment or repair does not have to be done, for example if there is a plumbing leak. Prior to this rule change, a company could be aware of a defect, collect renewals for several years, and then deny re- treatment or repairs when they became necessary. Pest control companies have a year to change their contracts to reflect these requirements. "The practices these rules require are already common to al) good pest control companies, but we need these rules to prevent a few from taking advantage of con- tract loopholes and not protecting consumers from termite damage," Bronson said. Bronson says the rule change information is particularly valuable to consumers right now because July is the drywood termite season and homeowners need to take steps to protect their homes from these damaging pests while at the same time protecting their rights in pest control contracts. Consumers can get more infor- mation on termite protection, the difference between subterranean or drywood termites, or file a com- plaint against a pest control compa- ny, by calling 1-800-HELPFLA (1- 800-435-7352) or logging onto http://www.floridatermitehelp.org. nies will sell direct to the con- sumer. Just follow the instruc- tions carefully and double test everything. If you do it yourself, try to think like a burglar! How would you go about breaking into your own home with the least detection? Here are a few very important tips you need to know. First, a pro- fessional crook will cut your phone line before he breaks into your home, so you must have a hidden phone line or other means to thwart his devious behavior. Second, many systems have an inside alarm, but do not have an outside' alarm. Always have an all- weather outside alarm of at least 110 decibels. Try to keep it out of sight, such as an inconspicuous area (on the roof or inside the attic facing out some ventilation holes. Your neighbors need to be able to hear it.) Third, I recommend one or more inside motion detectors that are not visible to a casual observ- er. Free of charge, I have installed systems for friends (they paid for the materials), and one of the most clever was a client that drilled a hole through his wife's china closet about three feet above the floor and positioned a detector between her plates. The dog was not tall.enough to set it off, but a burglar would walk by it and set it off if he got in the house. Fourth, have a battery backup. Design or have a professional design your system, so you can have the exterior monitored while you are sleeping, but the inside motion detectors turned off when you go to the kitchen or bath- room during the night. Also, design the system so pets don't set off false alarms. If your insurance agent tells you the system must be moni- tored to get the discount, remind him or her of all the extra things you have done to perfect your sys- tem (if that is true) and he can probably make the decision to allow the discount. If you install your own system, you can buy a telephone dialer and program it yourself to call the police, your office or whomever you decide. Don't hesitate to call the Sheriff s office for advice. They are good people. What you end up with is about a ten percent reduction for life on your homeowner's premium. There is an excellent chance that a burglar, when hearing that loud alarm, will run off real fast. You'll Hurricane season brings many dangers. After an extended power outage it may be difficult to know if food is still safe to eat. The USDA offers the following tips for keeping .food safe during an emergency: Always keep meat, poultry, fish and eggs refrigerated at or below 400 F and frozen food at or below 00 F. This may be difficult when the power is out. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold tem- perature. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about four hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. Obtain dry or block ice to keep your refrigerator as cold as possible if the power is going to be out for a prolonged period of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic foot full freezer for two days. Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be pur- chased. Be prepared for an emergency by having items on hand that don't require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on the out- door grill. Shelf-stable food, boxed or canned milk, wate, and canned goods should be part of a planned emergency food.supply. Make sure you have ready-to-use baby formu- la for infants and pet food. Remem- ber to use these items and replace them from time to time. Be sure to keep a hand-held can opener for an emergency. Consider what you can. do ahead of time to store your food safely in ah emergency. If you live in a location that could be affected by A Healthier Life with Katrina Elsken a flood, plan your food storage on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water. Cool- ers are a great help for keeping food cold if the power will be.out for: more than four hours have a couple on hand along with frozen gel packs. When your freezer is not full, keep items close together - this helps the food stay cold longer. Digital, dial or instant-read food thermometers and appliance thermometers will help you know if the food is at safe temperatures. Keep appliance thermometers in the refrigerator and freezer at all' times. W\hen the po:\\% is out, an appliance therrnometet \\ill always indicate the temperature in the, refrigerator and freezer no matter how long the power has been out. The refrigerator temperature should be 400 F or below; the freez- er, 0 F or lower. If you're not sure a particular food is cold enough, take 'its temperature with a food ther- mometer. Before making any change to your diet or exercise plan, consult your doctor. This is especially important if you are on any pre- scription medications. Some drugs interact badly with foods that would otherwise be considered "healthy." ,.a,' '- -"11.", ." -..'"' ='-KA p, .i .-: "'' .. "- * City elections are July 18 between Cliff Avery and Hilda Zimmer- ly. Do you plan to vote? Why or why not? What would you like to see the new elected official do? Susie Hull said she will vote. She said, "I would like to see our water system fixed so I don't have bad water. I would like to see the elected official stay abreast of the growth of LaBelle to make sure it doesn't grow too quickly." Larry Spencer said he will vote. He said, "I would like to see the elected officials work on growth for businesses on Hwy. 80. , Everything else is under control pretty well ,"^ t other than the water, but I think they're already working on that. I like both candi- dates and wish they weren't running o" against each other." Sanjuanita Perez said, "I am a registered Voter but usually forget to vote. However, perhaps I will vote this year. The elected S officials really need to focus on the kids as far as having more after school pro- Sgrams. The teen pregnancy and juvenile Delinquency rate is extremely high Because there is nothing to do here. Bonnie Irvello said she will vote. She - said, "I would like to see better roads -, j ,:. - and more focus on serious things subh as drugs instead of focusing all of our "' i W '. attention on traffic tickets. Drugs have l gotten worse in the six years that I've e been here." MW," ..wi ~ ,~i.. *- ,-~ Llint' Cesar Fernandez said, "I'm not sure if I'll vote or not. However, I would like to see a place for young people to hang out such as a bowling alley with an arcade room and pool tables instead of having to drive all the way over to Ft. Myers for something to do." Keep food safe during an emergency Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13,2006 EE I C.IN u~rrrurmhcl0 CL IEY FZ Jeep - ;.. : : :. ".k' '. PLUS 0% FINANCING OR UP TO $4000 IN REBATES DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH i" SE"tTIIJG ArID Si,!PRAGE ON NEW ~- -flT S'06 MODELS DODGE DURANGO FIVE-STAR HIGHEST GOrVERNMENT - -e- Jeep imNKnn Oila& Filer Change I with 16-Point Vehicle Checkup $22.95 ~Ro:s I INCLD.IOE S Ol T -. 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Blusas, camisetas y camisas: Estudiantes deben de vestir camisetas con mangas y cuello. Las camisetas ser n de un solo color sin letreros o dibujos. Las muchachas no podr n usar blusas o camisetas cortas ni trans- parentes. Pantalones: Se permiten pantalones de mezclilla, pantalones cortos, faldas o manganos capriss). No se permiten pantalones flo- jos ni anchos, deberan de estar a la altura de la cintura. Pantalones cortos, enaguas y manganos deben de estar a la rodilla. No tendran letras, dibujos, graficos ni mensajes personales. Se debe de vestir la ropa interior adecuada. No se permit ensenar los calzoncillos. Los botones no tendr n parties filosas, huecos ni materials cortantes. No se permiten pantalones deportivos ni de naylon. Zapatos. Todos los sapatos ser n cer- rados, no sandalias, botas ni chan- cletas, cocodrilos ("crocs"). Ropa deportiva. Se permiten chaquetas, abrigos y sdeteres cuando el clima este fro. No se permiten las gorras. Los sueteres se deben de poner enci- ma de la camiseta con cuello para que este se vea. Toda lavestimenta de invierno debe de ser apropida no ancha ni floja. OtraVestimenta. Nosepermitir n productoso orales a menos que sean receta- dos por el doctor. No pafiuelos ni cintas en el pelo. No bandas en los brazos. Todos los articulos escolares como mochilas, ropay otros objetos per- sonales no tendr n mensajes de pandillas, alcohol, tabaco ni dro- gas. Information Escolar Nutrici6n: Vamos a enfientarlo, los americanos no comen comida saludable. Ellos viven en una sociedad done las comidas r pidas est n a la orden del dia por lo que es mas facil ira pedir la comi- da a laventanilla en vez de cocinar. Tampoco se mueven much como deberian, esta generaci6n que esta creciendo con la nueva tecnologia de videos electr6nicos, computadoras, televisor a color o otras mas estan causando que la gente no haga el ejercicio regular y muchos estan teniendo problems de obesidad (gordura extrema). Esta sociedad necesita hacer algo y es precisamente lo que el consejo administrative piensa hacer. El consejo esta estableciendo un plan de salud y ejercicio para motivar a los estudiantes a hacer mas ejercicio diario. De acuerdo con este plan: Todos los estudiantes desde pre-kinder hasta el grado 12 ten- dran la oportunidad de hacer ejer- cicio diario. Comidas y bebidas seran vendi- das en los ce tios escolares de acuerdo a las feglas nutricionales de Sugestion-s Dietarias para Americanos. Las escuelas proveer n edu- caci?n nutricionaly fisica. Las escuelas dar n information apropiada a los estu- diantes acerca de alimentacion, seguridad en el eslilo de vida, taba- co, alcohol, drogas, sexo, enfer- medades venereas, cancer de la piel, seguridad de arrnas de tuego v hygiene personal. - Retirados: Barbara Jan Gann director de Programas Federales se retira despues de 27 afios de ser- vicio, Vicki Carter Paraprofesional en Roble de campo con 9 afios de trabajo y Vicki Patton secretaria de Recursos Humanos despues de 20 afios de servicio. Cambios de tiempos en las escuelas. Preparatoria: Los maestros entran a las 7:25 am y salen a las 2:25 pm. Estudiantes empiezan sus classes a las 7:35 a.m. y salen a las 2:25 p.m. Los buses Ilegan a la escuela alas 7:15-7:25 a.m. y salen en la tarde alas 2:29 p.m. Escuela Mediana: Los maestros se presentan en los salones de clase a las 7:05 a.m. y salen a las 2:35 p.m. Los estudiantes entran a las 7:25 y salen a las 2:02 p.m. Escuela Elementaria LaBelle: Los maestros entran a las 7.45 y salen a las 3: p.m. Los estudi- antes entran a'% :15 v salen a las 2:40. Por la mafiana los buses Ile- gan de las 7:45 a 8:00 a.m., en la tarde el primer bus a las 2:410, segundo bus alas 2:50 v mercer bus alas 2:55 p.m. Escuela Elementaria Country Oaks: Los maestros empiezan alas 7:45 a.m. y salen a las 3:15 p.m. Estudiantes Ilegan alas 8:15 a.m. y salen a las 2:30 p.m. Los buses de las 7:40 a las 7:55 en la mahiana y en la tarde a las 2:39 primer car- rera, segunda carrera 2:49 y tercera carrera2:59 p.m. Escuela Upthegrove: Maestros comienzan a las .7.45 y saliendo a las 3:15 a.m. Estudiantes a las 8:10 saliendo a las 2:40. Buses en la mariana de las 7:30 a 7:50. En la tarde primera carrera a las 2:44, segunda carrera alas 2:59 p.m. Academia De Jovenes: Mae- stros comienzan alas 7:15 saliendo a las 2:45. Estudiantes entrando a las 7:30 p.m. saliendo la 1:15. Buses en la mafana de 7:15-7:30 a.m. Primera carrera en la tarde 1:20 segunda carrera 1:35 p.m. Birth Announcement Kendall Bailey and Karen Artone of Centreville, Virginia. Her paternal grandpar- Artone ents are Carmen and Carol Artone Kyle and Kolby Artone would of Front Royal, Virginia, and her like to announce the birth of their maternal grandparents are Mike baby sister, KendallBaileyArtone. and Brenda Wickenden of She was born on June 8, 2006, and weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces LaBelle. Her maternal great- andwas 19 /2 inches long. grandparent is Frances Morris of Kendall's parents are Kevin WalhallaS.C. Birthday list July 13: Sharon Cockran, Wayne McClenithan, Marjorie Stanford, Sue Thomas, Frank Liles, Kevin Holland, Lee Holland, Kevin Kennington, Jimmy Carroll, Paula Whitehead, Alisha D. Canup, Stephanie Calfee July 14: Robert Royer, Mattie Watkins, Rachel Marrett, Horace Peeples, David Loux, Laura Bow- man, Ricky Venables, Evelyn Fagin, Stacie Mosteller, Grace (Barney) Jeffers, Linda Gunsby, Philip Smith July 15: Esther Pierce, Jada Langford Fleming July 16: Cindi Miller, Elliott Cur- tis, Thomas D. Smith, Maxine Mantinelli, Joy McDaniel, Beverly Hill, Debbie Porterfield, Irene Gause, Shonna Faxon, Cal Ther- rien, Nicole Walker, Yasmin Perez, Bertie May July 17: Helen Johnson, Dar- rell Harris, Glenn Hollingsworth, Rex Kelly, Dorothy Libardoni, Lueille Royer, Bill Hall, Margaret Pullen, Frances Cornelison, 'Scott Morrison, Debbie Hill, Josh Han- shaw, Ronald Bennett, Ryan Agnew, Michael Alaniz July 18: Sally Wissinger, Ivanna Woodward, Alan Thompson, William Camper, Betty Sutton, Emile Greenway, Mary Hampton, Nicholas Scott Wegscheid July 19: William Bryant, Anne Marie Greenway, Patty Brant July 20: Mary Booth, Emmett Martin, Darwin Edwards, David Thompson, Douglas Bellinger, Reva M. Gonzalez, Shirley (Maude) Kight, Linda Craft, Kaylee Land, Anthony Steven Perkins, Jarnise R. Eady, Janita R. Eady Institute trains professionals When the Florida Addictions Institute begins classes in Octo- ber, it will be the only school of its kind in the state providing classroom-based certificate pro- gtams that train professionals to treat, and prevent drug abuse. "Executive Director Keral Kro- nseder Vogt said, "One in every ten persons is addicted to drugs or alcohol at some time in their lives, making substance abuse the nation's number one health problem and there are two jobs available for every addictions counselor. Now this area will have an institute to train these professionals in the latest and best ways to treat and prevent drug abuse." Florida Addictions Institute recognizes that most people who want to become Certified Addictions Professionals do not need or want to complete a multi-year degree program. Many students will already have a college degree or are already licensed counselors, while oth- ers are simply not interested in expending the considerable CLFF AVERY For LaBelle City Commissioner Treasurer July 18th All voting is at LaBelle Civic Center on Highway 80 Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Cliff Avery, non-partisan candidate for LaBelle City Commissioner-Treasurer time and money to: complete an all purpose degree program. FAI's Certificate Programs pro- vides the specific knowledge and skills that addictions profes- sionals need, allowing comple- tion in 11 months. Classes are held evenings and occasional weekends in the, Fort Myers area. iuo u u- Entire Bill S i, mu t present coupon .700 1..- ,, ig $.d. A 06i .- Teach Me School Supply Specializing in Educational Resourse & Toys for Teachers, Parents and Kids NOW OPEN Hours: Amanda 417 W SR 80 M-F = 10-6 Nelson LaBelle, FL 33935 SAT = 10-4 Owner 863-675-4153 SSUN = Closed Sweachmesupply com The Place Where Teachers, Parents, Grandparents and Kids Will Want to Shop! I i Puzzles flashcards workbooks games 7 I hands-on activities crafts basic school sup- plies birthday/gift ideas gift certificates S Visa & Mastercard accepted CANVASSING BOARD MEETING NOTICE The City of LaBelle Canvassing Board will convene at 5:00 P.M. on July 18,2006 at the office of the Supervisor of Elections, Courthouse Complex. Annex Bldg., LaBelle, Hendry County, Florida for the purpose of Canvassing the votes and the Absentee Ballots cast in the City of LaBelle. 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Felda LaBelle Immokalee Pioneer Plantation Buckhead Ridge Okeechobee Basinger Frostproof - Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13, 2006 will meet at the Log Cabin Restau- rant July 20 at 11:30 a.m. for lunch. All widows welcome. Beginner clogging classes The LaBelle Program Center is offering beginner clogging classes on Thursday, at 6 p.m. Come out and learn new and exciting dances. For more information call the LaBelle Program Center at 675- 4130. Learn about avian flu J training John Gountas of the Hendry- Glades Health Department will given an avian flu presentation to the community on July 24 at 730 p.m. at the Dallas B. Townsend Agricultural Center, 1085 Pratt Boulevard in LaBelle. He will pro- Mide in depth information on this timely issue. Rep. Grimsley aide to hold office hours opportunity Train to be a heavy equipment operator..For more information call Sonny Hughes at the Education Center of SWFL Office at 675-6800 located on 13 N. Missouri.St. Unit B. The first classes are planned for August and September so sign up now. Foster parents needed The Children's Network of qS,,thwAr ct- Flonria and Famihl SState Representative Denise m t l. r w l rd State Representative Denise Preservation Services of Florida Grimsley's Legislative Aide, Marty will be holding an orientation on Mielke, will hold office hours Tues- "How to become a Foster .day, July 18, at the Hendry County Paren/Adoptive Parent" on July 24 Courthouse Room 130 from 9 a.m.t Depatent ren & F to noon and !:30-3 p.m. Anyone Department of Children &Fami- eeding assistance. with a state lies 485 East Cowboy Way problem can either visit at this time LaBelle, at 6 .m. SChildren's Network of South- Smay call (866) 888-6516 for Florida serves as the lead mediate assistance. west Florda serves as the lead agency to oversee foster care and arron Library adoption services in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and 'Glades racker Tales counties. Children's Network of On July 13, Butch Harrison will Southwest Florida has partnered e at theBarronLibraryforCrack- with, Family Preservation Services, r Tales." He will do the children's Luteran Services Florida, Ruth cracker 'Tales from 10:30-11:30 Cooper Center for Behavioral . and then return at 7 p or Health Care, and the Florida Baptist SCracer Tales that evening rChildren's Home to recruit more adult Cracker Tales that evening foster families in our five county ,rith refreshments being served er iie in region. Widow's Support Please call 1-800-89FAMILY. troup luncheon POA plans meeting SThe Widow's Support Group Eucalyptuis Village POA Unit 4 r.Brown honored with life David C. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S. many he has received over the Medical Director and Founder, years," adds Manager of Market-' \was a%\arded a Life Membership ing and Public Relations, Renee by the Florida Medical Association Gipson. "Dr. Brown is listed in in recognition of his 35 years of multiple editions of the 'Best Doc- active membership and service. tors in America' and is involved in Dr. Brown is internationally leadership positions with many recognized as a leader in suture- opthamology-related national less cataract surgery with intraoc- and state medical associations. ular lens implantation (IOL). He is He is proud to accept the latest also a pioneer in rrfi,:t':i\e .,ur- honor from the Florida Medical gery, specializinri in LA.S1K, LTK Assoiaion " andclearlensectoin-i pi oceduies Eye Centers of Florida is a "The new honor is one of nationally recognized eye care Ci "A."LA"ss seene n . FOR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS. on T V ' 'ANNUITIES and INSURANCE PAYOUTS (800) 794.7310 J.G. Wentworth means CASH NOW for Structured Settlements! jome to I'm N Charge Come to the parent and com- munity meeting July 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Dallas Townsend Agri- Sultural Building, 1085 Pratt Blvd a Belle. You are invited to attend a parents quarterly training session that will provide information on abstinence education and commu- nication skills that reinforces the classroom studies that will be implemented in the Hendry Coun- ty' High Schools beginning the 2006-2007 school year. will hold their monthly association meeting on Thursday July 13, promptly at 6 p.m. in POA meeting room located at 4051 NE Eucalyp- tus Blvd. All interested property owners and tenants are welcomed to attend. For more information please call Susan at 675-4168. Come to Let Freedom RingVBS Freedom Fellowship Ministries invites children four years old-6th grade to Vacation Bible School. Let Freedom Ring: A Quest for Free- dom will begin Monday, July 17, and run through Thursday, July 20. Classes will be 6-8 p.m. Enjoy learning about freedom in Christ and follow Big Chicken on his quest to be free from his fears of the dark, nightmares, bullies and family issues. Also enjoy games, crafts, recreation and snacks. Free- dom Fellowship Ministries is locat- ed at 1301 Hwy 29 N. in LaBelle. Call 612-9899. First Christian Church sets Bible School Please attend Vacation Bible School July 17-21 from 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, on the corner of Lee and Ford Street, as they travel to differ- ent countries and discover "Where Jesus makes a world of differ- ence." Dinner is included; trans- portation available. For informa- tion call 675-1366. Family Film Festival schedule Movies are free; showings 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. July 18, Special surprise. 6 p.m. showings: July 18, Hitch- hikers Guide to the Galaxy. Shown at LaBelle Assembly of God on' .Fraser Avenue '(across from the Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School) 675-0900 or membership center providing complete vision care to Southwest Florida resi- dents. The medical practice has 15 offices in Lee, Charlotte, Sara- sola, DeSoto, Hendy and Collier counties, and a staff of more than 250 medical professionals includ- ing eight board-certified Ophthal- mologists and 18 board-certified optometric physicians. The Surgi- care'" and rain Clinic are located on Evans Avenue in Fort Myers. Archery events planned The Lee County Archers are ty Archers. A roving field range registering new participants, consisting of 20 3D target sta- The following events take place tions and a 14 station N.F.A.A. at the Nalle Grade County Park field course. Sign up 8-8:30 Range in North Ft. Myers: a.m.; shotgun start at 9 a.m. A Sunday, July 16, 3D Archery $10 shooting fee applies. Info: Shoot at the Nalle Grade County Ben Brown (239) 369-6212. Park in North Fort Myers. The Sunday, August 6, 9 a.m., 900 shoot is hosted by the Lee Coun- round event. 674-0447. Register for kindergarten Parents may register students for kindergarten at West Glades Elementary in the school office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for children who will be five years old before September 1. Learn how to clog Beginning Clogging Steps-all ages: Thursdays-5:15 p.m.-taught by Country Rhythm Advanced Clogging Team and Pat Bedding- field-6 weeks class for $35. Intermediate Clogging Steps-all ages; Thursdays-6:00 p.m.-taught by Country Rhythm Advanced Clogging Team and Pat Bedding- field-6 weeks class for $30. Starts Thursday, June 29. Sign up at LaBelle Program Center. Any questions call 675-4130. Save money on your Favorite grocery items. IGo to newszap.com to Download and I Print coupons \ I online! newszap.com Community Links., SIndividual Voices. I L------- --- It all comes down to your FINAL VOTE You have the power to vote JULY 18TH VOTE CLIFF AVERY for LaBelle Treasurer Commissioner Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Cliff Avery, non-partisan candidate for LaBelle City Commissibner-Treasurer tCHRIST THE KING Lutheran Church 1362 Thigpen Road LaBelle, FL 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship The Lords Supper 1t, 3rd 5th Sundays Bible Study Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Where everybody is Somebody and Jesus is Lord I .. 863-675-2733 N.RiverRd.(Hwy78) a. e-mail: ctklc@strato.net YOU DIDN'T I I KNOW Brought to you by I Lori Langford SCan you name the official who worked I Both Major League Baseball's All-Star I SGame and the National Basketball I Association's All-Star Game? It was I I Jake O'Donnell, who spent four years as I an American League ump in the late I I 1960s before m-r.-inc ,:erto the NBA, I I where he wa- i .r tor 29.years and ' I worked 23 championship finals. 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You'd have to look long and hard to find an American kid who never had one a double disk or pure entertainment for all ages. Did you ever know anybody wlho wasn't captivated by a yoyoW LaBelle kids got some hands-on instruction at Barron Library's summer program July 6 Wel- come to the Land of Yo put kids and yoyos together, along with a master yoyo artist, Bob Baybrook. In a matter of minutes the Bay- brooks had LaBelle kids and a few parents Rocking the Baby, Walking the Dog and making clas- sic yoyo shapes like the Florida flag and four leaf clover. As good as Bob is, he's not even the expert in his family. He's the proud dad of Jennifer Bay- brook, 1997 National Yoyo Chai-i pion and 1998 World Yoyo Chain pion. Tampa area residents BoI, and and his wife Stephaie have,. been touring all over with their yoyo workshop for the past 18 years. Jennifer was the lirsi female US and World champion and the first person ever to hold both titles simultaneously. She even has her own Web site: wwvv\.jenniferbaybook.com The great thing about yoyos. Bob said, is that anybody can do it. You can pick up the basics quickly and build on it with some practice and perseverance. A quick history lesson vyoyos .have been around for are you ready? -.over 2,500 years. Yes, tHe pfgSSS i~tSSSS6P*c^""'' ~i~~ JsacsK!S&: Ss a yoyo Street Corner USA, these handfuls oi'.<, f fun even went into outer space S. as part of an experiment to see Si. !','ii how they would work in zero i,'r g- gravity. .ERY I. . L.8 'i' 10M2?llfai I1Tr'~eassirer *o:' ~I~ i~i 1 s e~i~tcc?! 1 8TH .; lit"! i I isionfin,, (I1. Our Plltilre ' Cliff Avery 674-0447 "Call me, we can talk" Jic n I, I I cl Cicto Crn~masio;,crioncaur cr 74V4 I., kip ~ -~~tF:- Kd 1..-- i.. 1\;. I', . .. .. i :,: : .-;-. , ) 1 ' ,..! .' I .. .,'-. '4 I. ": . "- " __ .. . 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Asking SNO PETS/NON-SMOKING $279,900. 3/2/1 PORT LABELLE LOCATED IN LEHIGH $1,000/M NO PETS $1,00/M NO MPETKS ACRES 3Bedroom/2Bath, 2 car 3/1'OFF M.L.K. BLVD: on Seminole Ave. $800/M. NO PETS garage built in 2001 and in excellent LARGE 2/2/2 IN PORT condition. Home over looks a canal LABELLE $850/M NO PETS and located in a great area close to FULLY FURNISHED in Lehigh Ft Acres 2/2/1 $1,200/m Cat ok Ft. Myers but out enough for peace IN FORT MYERS on Gibson St. and quiet. $230,000. 3/3/1 $1,200/M NO PETS. IN PIONEER! 3Bedroom/2Bath 3/2/1 IN PORT LABELLE on N. large doublewide mobile home on Edgewater Circle. $800/M. NO PETS. 2.5 as. D l OUR FEATURED fnccd in 2.i acres. Uual replace, LISTINGS FOR THIS WEEK walk-in closets, outside building. IN FORT. MYERS. 3Bed- Asking $184,900. REDUCED! PAUL ROSER REALTORS 863-675-0898 OFC PERSONAL ATTENTION WORLDWIDE INTERNET L MARKETING NIKKI YEAGER, Sales Associate PAUL ROSE, Broker Nikki@NikkiYeagerRoser.com Paul@PaulRoser.com 239/564-2005 cell 239/564-2002 -Thinking About Where you'll Come 'lp VWithfi 'T fone^ y 7for A 'ew .Hon e? a pj " k. 'orinj 'Nb 'More We 3Have A Solution for you! 4 Z ) 4 4R~ Stop Renting, Build Your Dream.Home Caslyut & Pay off Credit Cards! We Have Placed Loans That Others Couldn'tl Alan Kelly Mortgage Call Bob Hahn Now! 823-674.0091 (4* ia=- s fa.w- -. -- eeat i~88~;;~d~PaiLlsn~llT~il'*~2~&.na A...4i..'-ak-aa.-- *~ .2'.L~ OP S580 S. Main St. LaBelle, FL 33935 863 675-1973 _. . ST Jim -oot F:~ HI~ IURra --llC II'GJLrugamru 1-lIa HoREions Real Estate Corp. MIS ;~_~-. . +1 i '. All U U.U ii g i': "*5 .'5 Iut uro t.., .111 u u-ual lid .L uid ll ', 1 ..8UUUU .." ,. \ r., .'. : i.. a ..... I-loimES S1 1 i'.' i I I AN OFFER! GenuineCountry i .,' iI ,.i .... i. i I'eing at this beautiful 3BR/2B S. ', i ..I,, wood walls andceilings, stone ii i .1 .. i i.. r large workshop with RV park- i i. i ,. I 1 I: II ll rhe -i -"rr e feel like a .,,,,I ..n' "' '" ii. ,,,u .II ,,, ... p., usi' l . Enjoy gentle .country mornings sitting in the ., |: ,,,:, .. I ,, ., 'R / 2 B Cedar ho e onil 3+/- i .. ... 1 i, i This land is perfect for hors- 1.1 ... 11 i,, covered workshop plus.lots .. ..... i ...I ,i only $380,000 * ii... iI... I .Iss! lmmaculate it design: i. 'i, ,,, .. I 11 ... i.. ,his Country style 3/2 home offers peerless quality inside and out. Nestled on lovely S .i i ... .. ,,I ,.. . A' 'I I 1, ,, I ll,, ,,l rI ,, I .I, ,,, I I. .d 111111 ,,,h I..... I" H1 ,,,1 ly-Board siding to the wood ii .... i '1.. I I water tank, doors and vani- ties are all less than 2 years old. New roof being installed. Call today for this worry free home! $234,000. * REDUCED this livable, loveable 3BR/1B CBS home with 4th bedroom/office in LaBelle limits. Features include walk-in closet, newer air conditioner, fenced backyard, irrigation and a front deck to die for. Only $234,900. ; MIVIomLS IoMIES Rx for relaxation! A life long supply awaits you in all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home. There are '.,, ll r...'i.j ..,,. ;l, .,l ,,. water fall. This pt .1 ..'. .., 1. I.1.1 '.,... r , five acre tracts. $499,900 * Rx for relaxaction!-A life long supply awaits you in all 10 acres of this 4 bedroom 2 bath manufactured home. There are 2 small ponds one with a working water fall. This property can also be split into two five acre tracts. $499,900 * Over 1.7 acres of beautifully shrubbed and land- scaped grounds are a fitting introduction to a superb 3/ home! Huge screened lanai, oversized carport, 2 sheds and additional 4 stall carport/workshop Plus pas- ture for kids pony! Worth calling about quick! $215,900. * Back on the market! This 2.5+/- acre mini estate makes relaxing easy with a 3BR/2B manufactured home. Featuring ceramic tile, textured walls & spacious kitchen. Only $179,900. * 2/1 home located on a generous-sized 1+ acre lot tucked away on a quiet street. Oak trees create a back yard of enchanting beauty. A must see! $165,000. * Relax the rural ..i ,i .1 .... 1.25 ac in growing, Montura, beautiful n.: .ii. '. nnmufactured home with over 1100 sq ft of living area ready for occupancy. SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $149;900 * Charming Family Friendly 4/2 home on .78 acre! Thoughtful design with split floor plan, beautiful kitchen, and lavish Master bath. Bring you family to Country coziness! $137,900. * Rare find outside of LaBelle but not to far from J'.,, ", I" ,I ",,,: : ,,,,0 I on .50+/- acre. $132,000 * 3BR/1B manufactured home on a canal in River Oaks S/D in Ortona. Canal ends at the property with a wood deck providing a great place to relax. $120,000 * Renting? No Privacy? Stop throwing away all that money and see how great ownership feels! 2/1 on over a N acre yard. Start building equity today! $113,500. '. Affordable living id town!! 2BR/2B manufactured home in town close to schools and shopping. Don't let the'2 bedrooms fool you, this home has over 1100ofliv- ing area! $105,900 A ,-g--R WaARM gm a * Best Bargain for Miles! 35 beautiful secluded acres at ONLY $25,000. per acre! WITH Pole Barn, Electric and several wells! Call ASAP for showing! $875,000 * Location of a Lifetime! Generations will file past well- traveled location of this 8+/- acres on SR 80 in Alva. Over 1,000 ft. of road frontage and 3 existing entrances off of SR 80. Cleared with well and electric. Time's on your side in this investment! $2,750,000. * Location with a Future! 1700 Ft. Denaud. 6.39+/- Acres already zoned RG1. Surrounded by upscale sub- division. Ripe and Ready for developer. $800,000. * The opportunities are endless! Bring your investment ,I, 1,, I'-, l ... ., i, ,,,vi ,' :. I h I.. I I ,,.. ,I ,-,I.: II. , majestic Live Oaks. Bring your ideas and see! $650,000. * 5+/- acres in Pioneer Plantation. Suitable for siteibuilt home or manufactured. Only $165,000. * Uncramp yourself on this spacious 2.5+/- acres on Evans Rd. with a pond and fenced for livestock. So say goodbye to city pressure and enjoy the country. $130,000. ' * 1.84+/- acre located off Jacks Branch Rd. in Muse. This property has lots of oaks, pines and palm trees. Perfect for the nature lover..Priced at only $95,000. * Genuine Country Feel! Days gone by are back! Relive the best on this private & secluded 2+/- acs. Fresh air special! $93,900. * Call for prices on all our Montura Listings! I L 11 1... .s .. It[. I ,,1,, I I,,,, I'd, dream come true. Only $79,900. * .29+/- acre in the Belmont S/D. Priced to sell @ only $67,900. Possible seller financing. * Beautiful wooded 1+- acre homesites! Outside LaBelle limits but only minutes from town! Just off E Road. Don't miss owning acreage close to LaBelle. $46,900. * Call about our Port laBelle lots! ^*Ssa s. i ..................... * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * Prime 20+/- acre potential commercial parcel located near West Glades Elementary in Muse and just minutes away from downtown LaBelle. $3.50 per square foot. * Loaded with possibilities! 2 steel buildings with over 5,800 sq ft of work area on 1+- acre. Zoned for Heavy Industrial use. Currently is fully rented out to 3 busi- nesses. Listed at only $525,000. * 1.18+/- acres zoned C-l commercial just South of LaBelle with 175+/- feet of frontage on SR29 and frontage on Luckey Street. Asking$450,000. * Beautiful .25+/- acre corner lot in downtown LaBelle w/great potential. Currently zoned for duplex or single family w/a possibility of rezoning to Business. $119,900. 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III I I I ,i I I 11 .11 11 .' .i 1 i :I I 1 i I "' -.'1 '-' *- f"1" % Cyi I zJu~ zji-., I I'i 4- .~s #". 4c~ iLJLII~rK ~a~~---`a a~, ~ ~ 4-w'wP,~w~ir~rmrla' ~~CPYli~ ~lV 4~P~.~ -s i B~~F~*8BP~l~~---- ------~;-~fg-- -~~-~~~~----,1rls I I . . 1' ,: 11 ,illili "ii I -. - fg~ir.iDLff( - m ........ " r~a\t r 7~~ rl- ...... al"-i T iil . Gorgeous rustic ranch home on 0+/- acres in Fort Myers. Fenced and cross-fenced with barn. 5 bedroom' 3 bath . Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 3 wells on property. Home has all REDUCED theiupgrades. Call Amanda Porter or Francine Perez today for Wa private showing! Call 863-675-0000 www.burson-weathers.com ;~- Fr-; ~..~ Aft"r I ., Iev v I~ ~ I ~~~ ll ~~. I:.I Ill I pill I11 I I ~~\~~~'l~e~*;~a.a;;?r;kl;r~*- rr~u- --;ru-r~***;--rl 10 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13, 2006 Course still building good drivers F LaBelle High School students once again used their summer vacation to take advantage of the Driver's Education course. There were 54 students enrolled in driver's education this year. Ten of them made it as top driv- ers by scoring 95 percent or higher. The course teaches young drivers the rules of the road and helps prepare them for the reality of being responsible drivers. It is a very popular course with new drivers and with parents alike. This year's best student driv- ers, pictured with Ron Dunbar and Pat Langford are, from left: Kevin Rodgers, Carter Butler, Britney Whitman, Erica Van- .Houten, Stephanie Pack and Rebecca Moreno. Other students not pictured are: Carisa Langley, Shavella Gunsby, Blake Broom and Rebecca Singleton. Instructor Ron Dunbar also presented Pat Langford a plaque for over 30 years of Langford Ford dealership's service in helping driver's education by loaning cars. Mr. Langford said that he appreciates the opportu- nity to help out. SAVE MONEY ON YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY ITEMS. I Go to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! I I -neWSZap.Com Community Links. Individual Voices. SL - - - - - photo credit Caloosa Belle/Kristin Be the first to own this pqiality newr home! Cuistolm be utifidl detail is what this builder had in mind when cieatinsi this .pacious floor-plan atnd Jfnctional decor. Located in East LaElle and Glades (County and in one of'the most desirable ad appreciative neighborhoods arlind. AIiniites fiom dowtrnown LaBelle and the Caloosahatchee RiVer. Priced to sell.... 24-9. 000 Call Stephanie W-eatherford at (863) 612-o0000 3 Bedroom,'2 Bath/2 Car Garage 1,608 Sq. Ft. Liu Area 2,3S5 Total Ceramic Tile and Carpet Flooring Maple cabinets throughout home Large iMlaster Bath svith Garden Tub & Separate Shower Large Combined Laundry Room With Pantry MLSP 200628737 Port LaBelle Unit 102 Glades County -I --l-' SHIRLEY IMHOFF WILLIS Bankof America -20i Mortgage Loan Officer *-..a Consumer Real Estate Tel: 863-675-9065 1-800-854-5783 extension 56302 Fax: 863-675-7744 shirley.willis@bankofamerica.com Now with an office in LaBelle at 415 W. Hwy 80 Call for an appointment .STK V .A IE 23 r -deSt .. *~~leL 33 LiaAdes L. Ra staeBoe Ascae:SadaAeadrLnaDke avsJms Tannr, oxitin Ciners, evi Neson Roe Mson Dwgh iiarcii,'riji, xnmBrtan Knny Stc ae ut-Pt HOMES: * $526,000 PRICE REDUCEDI 4BD/3BA home on 1+/- acre. Home has vaulted and coffer.ceilings, a sound proof stu- dio, moveable island in kitchen and an above ground pool just to name a few of the luxuries that this beautiful home offers.' * $374,900 3BD/2BA Beautiful well maintained home on manicured 1+/- acres in LaBelle's first gated Riverfront Community. .- :- :. ~.. . * '2Wi,11l PRIC[ REDLI.:D- .-,,lit.. l.l ,,, ~ i * $229,900 PRICE REDUCED! Gorgeous new 3BD/2BA house with garage. Split floor plan, living area w/fire place. Master bathroom has a garden tub and dual sinks. Carpet anti tile throughout. This is a must see! * $204,900 New 3BD/2BA home on a beautiful lot. Master bathroom has a garden tub w/separate shower. Kitchen fea- tures an island w/extra sink & more don't let this one slip by! * $179,900 2BD/2BA Excellent vacation or starter home on a corner lot in Port LaBelle. Spacious living room and separate dining room. Screen enclosed front and back lanai. Lot'has a separate workshop and small tree house great for kids. * $169,900 PRICE REDUCEDI- New 3BD/2BA home. This home features split floor plan and the kitchen has a morning room. * $149,999 2BD/1BA spacious home, features a completely fenced in yard and an above ground pool. * $94,900 3BD/1BA Newly remodeled home in LaBelle. This home has new tile, carpet, paint, cabinets, hot water heater, bathroom and new roof with a transferable warranty. Great investment potential or first time home buyer. MOBILE HOMES: $499,000 This 3BD/2BA Mobile home sits on 9.44+/- acres with arin canal around the cyresshead.There is also 2BD/2Ba Ot e le p RA I features a screened in porch, fireplace, new carpet and is wheel chair accessible. This is a must see! 6 $,l ,1111 ,. I ....... :, ,( .: ,, .:l..i, i,, ., n ,, ,., 5+/ J, "l1, ['......'u ".,". ,h.,. ,,, J hh, ,', , own entrance and much more. The property has a pond' w/island and bridge, an above ground pool, 2 barns & more. $349,000 Beautiful 3BR/2BA.upgerded manufactured ,- I i -. ,c I + .. l 13 ,, ,,- i'i- n i 11, 1 .. h r ,,, ,,I. ,, ,, p l, : I,:.,. M, ... ..., l:ll J, 'P. lr- l: I ., I with a shed and pond. $197,900 Immaculate 2 1/2 year old 4BD/2BA manufac- tured home-across from the river and boat ramps, many, many upgrades. A shed and irrigation. Call for more info. $189,900 Spacious 3BD/2BA on 1.88+/- acres in Muse. Home features a split floor plan. The living area has a fireplace; kitchen has an island and pantry. The master bedroom has an .additional room that can be used as an office or sitting room. The well and septic tank are new'Call today for an appoint- ment. * $165,000 REDUCED 3BD/2BA manufactured home on 5+/- acres. There is a wood deck leading upto a brand new above groundpool. Call for more info., * $129,900 to $146,900 New 4BD/2BA & 3BD/2BA Manufactured Homes on .50+/- acres in El Rio S/D. * $142,700 3BD/2BA New Manufactured home with pantry u I .5 l l, il 1 111 I I lC: d .,,I I' :, 1 ,, 6 i IfI'. :""11 1 J 1:,, lh,: 11 I.. u jt lhill IIt U r,,:|il I 111 ",,1ir'l I "',l ,, ,,,il 9 I ill I,'.. .. Il .l l. I : I ... ship park. Call today for completion date! * $94,900 Looking for a 3BD/2BA manufactured home on 1.25+/- acis hoe res? This home featu a split floor plan. Call today . Ai, lll.lll "'l I :13' I'. il : .' It, i,, h : I, C, ,,i I ,, l, I W ,,,,, I -,L i !I- , * xs l ln-i P R hI [ 'R[ i 1 [ lll- I;[:, 1~.h \ .1 .... I,I . ".,t,11l. ,1 ..!., l -'' ,,.Jl '.rl i .,^ l ..i .'l,... i.,, l shopping and restaurants.' ACREAGE: $1,600,000 1276+/- acres lots of old oaks. Currently being used as a rental park.Please call for more info. $1,500,000 Hwy 27 frontage. CurrenlyAuto Salvage yard. $1,250,000 16.04+/- Acres Great Development Opportunity! Close to schools, recreational park, town shops u, 1 ,I.,..,i '.'.. J,,I i.'i,, u ,,n ..I ,I,- ,,,r,, ll,, Ih .lh i'RICl R ED LIC D V ui. 111111 li. 11 i..11 ,.1 , adjoining Babcock property in Muse. Paved road access. $850,000 40+/- acres beautifully secluded with pasture, n' llli i : ,,, ih,. h,: ,,I ,,I I i ..i .. i., JSR80 . $349,000 5.76+/- acres on a tropical setting in Moore Haven. Property features all sorts of exotic fruit trees and plants. Pole barn and 1930's home are located on the proper- ty,. Home is to be sold "as is." $272,000 10+/- acres with pines, a pond and shed, . HOMESITES: $13,000 $72,900 Call for more information about 3 available lots in Fordson Park. The lots have been nicely main- . gained and are close to everything in LaBelle. CALL FOR AVAILABLE HOMESITE IN PORT LABELLE. MONTURA AND LEHIGH ACRES 1S-IOWCS=F1 E PROPERTY ES IRRESISTIBLY CHARM- LOOKING FOR A BAR- READY TO GET OUT OF SET FOR LIVING 3BR/2BA .INGN AND BUDGET GAI? RMing your ,iTursi f. .rI. TOWN?!? P-iced to sell, 3br. manufactured -home on cor- Sthis 2 m.li.iculcurcd 2b mobile home on acres. eroo is a pciu r RIENDLB-parliali\ ur- .- .-." hL,rne.m- (rie, t.rl p,,,r This cozy home would be rushed"ani "tnie h(3(.101i wo'Cirkshcop il2x.3)inem& ",tmeLs& sepaate laundry room. Saunu car-3BB e :and (2ox) sheId. l r homonr n fr tFeheed back Nard, storage r. N sra s age. e an d .,.ninum cer- r eent hS R a small fam ll that ants to live in the country. shediorkshop & back derk-add Lo thecomfortabili- prL. Net sorage shedl. greerinbll and iunal behind fenrie.l .cr. CovLeniteiint IcnLion oft CR r i, $15000 coneiene of this h e. $149.999.co home $175,000 Muse $165,000 $150.000 ty & conveuienre of this hbrme. $149.999. .rmn, \I F 01 T.. 1...I a I . .. -. .t -n f l I -4 f 4 rl~ t'l ar l Ul ,ll~T ..4 :. ii:1,{ +' . WATERFRONT HOMES STUNNING RIVER \VEW'S can te e,:n tr.,ii thi: Isa,- ter suiic b.ilcion of ihiis ti f,r. ilrnt 3BRK b.-\ '.-.lr''r, home Huge lanaii .vith in giirou'nd 11 ;liiLi p anrd nmuich mure' $848.000. PRICE REDUCED PANORAMIC VIEWS ih,. Ca .ill.-l:,.a!,ath.- R;.cr .,.a,. SiOU irn thi; .BR. -' R2.BA I|..I,. '' i hl tio, r,.d pri.atei b'.:.a dock C,.,n ri.init, ',ltibli.us.e in.l.i.dIe-. pol boat ramip & tennis coint. $749.000 UPG-RADED 3BR2BA HOME FEATURES 12 -. I , r,.er frontage Con' eni l:ntl', located I: ,.itl'ir i I lusil. i inml sina. reiuaraiit- .- AIl g'.-, u ii e $599,900 SAVOR THE SUN ai >-_ir pir .i. c.ir .elrr'lrtL uir'.rat 4BR''-bA miuniuf.-ti.ortd lI ,n,, -iti, iidi'I-t,.-ll's :.t tIc end oft a cul-de--a.. -i'.e'-izeLd l.,an:k p..r._h lo.ok- .' cr ihei rn cr tor eIndle.- i i.rr cln H. ir'i: lea'3rlllc. i 'lpiCti''i floi'rpl.ian. tirepla:ice a.nd p.i,:d i:ir..tult- dri'i $ 524.000 ENJOY AFFORDABLE RI\TR ACCESS ,tnh ril-s 3BR,'2BA honie, na\vir.,g,:I,: cli:e k .I!ers direct acJ e ito rhe (Cl3o-,:ha.tcihec RI.ci $399.000 SUMMER FLN! -I PR '2B -\ .M I u,,.Intls 1 :. t. : ri'.l cicce's. m3akinig n i i-. lull ih IoI jc is IS Dc t.itah.C, uQinagec nd i ii h qulIt,, l pil .ideq i lt. -iI.' illt. e sin' $395.000 PERFECT SIZED GET- ~-\AY OASIS! I BR 2B :rn.,l hirnt I H F i. d,1'1 der'l11e, : up i.,J-.s and th.:.ltt li[fidul Injipd 'e $145.001)0 WATERFRONT HOMES SITES DREAMING OF OWVNING YOUR OWN 12-14+- ,l.jdrl a,.. Ilr,d' $1,400,000 N\KE THIS 200 FT. OF RIVER FRONTAGE YOURS. 21.".' + .,11 o( rlseithtit jriJ.c .'!, l inm'. . ,'abl' spoil ,.li.-t iienli li i 'iL eis II.Ii i(- K 7,. $965.000 IMPROVED WATERFRONT LOT IN CALOOSA HARBOR. Inirliidew L..,..r d'-.Lk ;.ell. rlt i.. in I pi.- [ecrdV lArbol-p O.:l Hl .i.i ft ;.t ',,.:rf, li $1499.0001) 240 FT OF NAVIGABLE CREEK FRON Riui '.I,' ,. r ai l da. es., nild 'd,.''k |ei dlii. Dce.l ri: i. tedr c.,.niSriiirt, + -c $429,000 230 FT ON THE RIVER SIDE OF PORT LABELLE RANCHETTES. '2 ""A + ac tr. ,h-.llnalle J.-ri Int,- r,.- ed ,':,'u!llmn ti $425.000) TAKE IN IHE BEAUTY OF THE RIVER lir:1 thi- S + ,, 1r '( LP, ll- R.il.hiclPrll.- Il2'111 tl Of! gr er c-,- co bi t e[. :1 hc: ,'l ,i : r aw id i .e I _,,'i "1'-[. Aill, .cd $410,000 IT DOESNU1WDBRM GBTRAW' $225.500 HOMES 3 BR2BA CBS HOME in 21i + i, I.,:'. l i ..i.. rki l...p lii, Ilu..,l o:fillcel I .r ...r'. hb ll 1n pJ. .. I i.11. .1 1 i i I.: _111 I I.t. % I 11 u u h ir., i $999.000 4BR3BA BRICK HOME ON I I + AC. I i.i.. .n..il Iit-orinIi ..ulr, .iil..,- it.,r- $999.01)0 4BR 2BA HOME ON 7 + .- AC. r'i i.,, ..i -,: ic il [ l p .,.i ii.l ..t i uil i -'i :. .'21i1 I *.li,.l &' ''il.'-, [ I.,.IC b.ii r \\ i ll .i. ,11 .' .I-onu, -t- $699.900) PICTURE PERFECT .-1<- 2BA i ,i ,-it e--.ii.- h...mn Ii-jtiure .. i p.I rie [i.., l a.nd ri ir .io:ei sIroln lit c _hi rT ,n niirllr br':,, 1, 1 i.' 1625.000 3BR 2BA CBS HOME .:rn, '+ I. is l ci.. ..nl. i|. ild e ..l..I. t ,le'- ol rittL lu hlni ',int, :" ,Ii'.IM.iOLii. -li,.c: $625,00011 3BR2BA CUSTOM HOME ON 3.52 +.- FENCED AC. (.,uiir.i, lilei.,i( .irr' IunI:s. du iin il-,i rILe, i r s.[r ti1.[.d Lu.,,r,"i r,iii $619.9001) DREAMS NEVER END I, thi.. ;1. ,ni P R -'I .\ 1 .,1,AI I l,'i .. ..I t I .1 l.... rin ti r epl. -e so.irini c tilru. .:l-: n 'd .' '' iiii t ikn,.Ih I, $469,000i 180 N. 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LOVELY HOMESITE. 3.96 +/-ac. I-" ,.i ,,,- '.t ...' .. ,, C'-' j i i..Ile Ranchettes. $389,000 $41 5,0000 1:6 + iC. in Glades County Ranchettes, 3BR 2BA CBS HOME ON 4.A2 +-.C. 45, I 1 k I ._..A.n .. i l d 1 ..Ilr $395.0ml.0) BRAND NEW HOME! .Li. 'lp.\ ( B- hhn,.- -ilT- ,ar, l.i. qu.lll SI- i...iii,,liuu', ir. r .iri i -. [I $3st9,900 FASHIONABLE AND FLiNCTIONAL i.. ,,:.ruiiLciioi,,i R.2BP.\ 1( .I1,:,ni '- :, '. + IL il., ili- il Rid '- 1) $339,000 QUA.LITY IS ON DISPLAY! rN,, .:..-it i. .1 [IonL iti:,.nm near tli 1.:'11 LOiiIr'e nid 'n.I ra ,i (-.,i t!,:.i ,.1,-I, I, q ,iti.l tiiisl, ',r,i ,i.n $299.000-$399.000 3 BR2BA CBS HOME IN THE CITY. ',.ijlir, i.. uie' .n nidlet ne', ll i-r i.-.,.l .rile ,ili -\E, Irln : ici .ri p l..l L... ._- ..I I 'Ipp i o \. I ii') 'i iti. I! tigl s,> -!! $224.900. LOCATION. LOCATION, LOCATION. InIpc(.-ibll .:U .'lIl 3 -R21 BA hli ni, lc),ilt-d 111 3 ,LI-[l L,.i, lll .'. ',iiulllllll '. .$279,000 3BD.2BA ON SPACIOUtiS GREENBELT. 11. I, lIn t,:, lit.-. lor i:,-l.u.,s $,,.,k-' $210,000) BUDGET FRIENDLY NEW CONSTlRUCTION, ..I-R 2B \. s ide giectiit.ll .r. .-, -. r- J, ., $199.900 PARTIALLY FlURNISHED '.k'R -i '. ihojme includes ..I- p.:-io .-ti't .c shed N,-.i .-' in,'l .'i ,.l u. irtj hinjs lli p.' .l $175.000 C.REAT IN LSTrENT RENTAL PROPERTY. Drlple\ i,.c..ted -.n Mik. i [ R. l ..i .I.t ,. I,- I ..i. i' mI .,...l C)nl> $39,900 MANiUFACTURED HOMES LIKL NEW 41il1 2L'.1.- i,,ulI,,.i'.:. M ..1,, '-I. + .. $475.000 BEAUTIFUL WOODED 1.27 + AC. LOT 1,iin..-,kale '.,bR bi.-'.\ .ou- .ll, 'iile% M '1 -o I I i i "11 % i :l.' i.. 1 l I: $245.000 MINT CONDITION .IR 2'P 1'. MI 1-1 i' I .noi, .\.. -s i lud.., 'Mir igcr sl .." .x cal IP'.ri $195.9110 ult' i hI l 111 -i r, I'.I l .' lIn '.hT n- J I,,,l. t-,,: -r ; '. J ,. fI, 1': 299.900 20 + \1C. .:1 i .-.-iriirri l',, |.cri' in Ac-tr,-rn lu 1 6299.900 5 + AC. .e I iLLB,:lle & ,:,,nl j :h.irr T i- Sr..: r r,,-Ft Ih er $269.900 ItBIER' IONTACTI00 MNILiSE 5 AC(RE S o, L,'_-,bl.:ll, i ', [,1 $200.000 PIONEER PL.MTION, + i.: ir...:l 5,'Lfir .'' '- 'l.- ...i "' $1 5,000 LADECA ACREAGE, p. :j.:tul ci i,' ,' S. + ai: 6165.000 2.5 + AC. i i i, :n:cr li l, ,. -, ..i llh p.d ruici.0,: JiJ pfire-- "$9.900 2.5 + A(. in Pi...i-ri:- i-, i iiti'n [ irii,.ui1 I,,.,ru,-'" t.:.r ,.-i, '$"4' ,000 MONiUiRA RANCH EISArTE. 1 ii ':1 I 2 + i.. i.i.:'- $-1",500 10 $6".500 HOMEITInS REFINED HOMESiFES j. i.l.L t.l iII -J, c-:i'-"..i.:. Laurel ii fr.:.ni 90,000 10 $110.0000 rn:.. ,,'," uii. ,,ii hi...fi.:- .l'- ar. jiljbl dl t',", -:r l, ol ,I .l h ,; . 1.72 +/- AC. of beautiful old Florida oaks. Ideal location, can be split, enjoy your view of the river. $225,000 HARD TO FIND OAK FILLED corner lot in the city, north of Hwy 80. Lot is .70 +/- ac. - ,. 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In Lehigh, close to Hwy 82, high traffic area perfect for builder product. $52,500 CLit-DE-SAC LOT) r ,.J h,,hi i '.l i ..II i'm I Im l.l $.8,.000 COMIMER( IUA 3.1)46 SQ. F C(OMMEIRCLU BLilLDING a ,,:,,i, ..r.i. jl c i 1,'. 0.000 I CELLENT LOCAL IO FOR OURi0 BUSI- NSSI 1"',: i.i.i-ul ". I + i. lr.i[.,.l,* riihain. ..-.n r.L i ..l',,, ...I T,-r,, ...I... l, :. .i eJ ., .,:ril .$ ,.8i ,,,, i f..-.'r t8 9,900 GRLf\ BLilINES POITNHAL ,.ii ':. .I -h l,.. j, "1 1 r. ,n i, l -1. ,.. .' 11 V :l r. .r ..1 ' il,, I I.I" .,. ..,l1 i'...l I I I ...L $49) ,9 00 SOFF HfHA 80 IN IABFLLE '- .1 ,,, .. h. rIh. l I i... c,, l Picturesque property has great possibilities! 14 15.000 r ",, it + .1 [ ,, ,, ,,I, I ..h I 1,.1 I i,,'l .' i |l,.l, i, ,, _,, il l-,'., l., 2.19,900 t IOVM O1ll.l HIUSINr 10 L\BF.LL[I i.u.. I,. ... 224l.500 r 43 9 w AILS I II Ild-IL~- L -~ma~PI I I ~ I 'I I Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13,2006 1 RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 FORT LABELLE LOTS LABELLE HOMESITES 8012 Mill Court $38,900 3rd Avenue .45 Ac $70,000 2006 Inglewood Cir $38,900 Calhoun Street .64Ac $89,000 3027 Harvard Cir $39,900 3075 NE Beechwood Cir 2001 Montana Circle W Leader Court (Adjoining Lot also available) W Leader Ct (Unit 102) MONTURA RANCH ESTA1 165 S. Granja St 1.25 Ac 175 S. Granja St 1.25 Ac. 539 Hunting Club Ave 1.25 Ac 372 Horse Club Ave 1.25 Ac 585 N. Willow St 1.00 Ac Calhoun Street .42 Ac $89,900 $48,000 201 N. Hickory St.62 Ac $98,500 $47,500 OTHER AREA HOMESITES - 924 Wildflower Street $45,000 Lake Placid .25 Ac $39,900 $45,000 922 Wildflower Street fES Lake Placid .25 Ac $39,900 $49,900 1015 Naples Ave. Street Lehigh $46,000 $49,900 ACREAGE $49,900 5171Chiquita Dr. $49,900 (CharlotteCo) 10 Ac $89,900 $49,900 40 Acres (Gerber Grove) $660,000 7..o 863 675 4550 10281 S. Bridge Street LaBelle eal Rodney Murray RI-_L Lic Real Estate Broker stOte Co. Associates: Seth Howard. Phil Lewis, Tara Franco, Jim Coddington & Kyndel Murray 3BR/2Bath on 1 acre, close to town with a 24x3 JJ)ViIrn, Large oaks, fenced and landscaped. REDUCED $144,900. 3BR/2Bath recently renovated. Located in town on nice lot w/trees. $239,500. 4BR/2Bath with hugh workshop in LaBelle. $274,900. 61.25 acres. Improved pastures & fenced. Only $11,000 per acre. 68 acres on paved road, fenced and inqMD1ADIBIJb.0imBUT' 3BR/2BA doublewide on 2.85+/- acres. Close to town. Only $194,900. Home Builders Building Communities, One Quality Home at a Timel Hendry County's #1 Top Quality Builder i ncu*esIIcWmpat;Fet&AIloancH e dbrlot'. iiil l includes Impact Fees & Allowance for Lot Prep lI [t.lz L t..M..MU EIItfll. I i p m .I We have Homes Available Now. 5005 Pike Lane. Madison I 9016 I 5009 I I Cir, I e Cir, II, 3/2/2 2032 sq ft $227,900 11I, 3/2/2 2032sq ft $229,900 s II, 3/2/2 2224sq ft $231,900 FREE CREDIT APPROVAL with :CHL Home Mortgage,LLC. Call Chuck Pedrey @ (863)675-3245 Lock Rate by 7/31/06 For FREE INTEREST RATE BUYDOWNII Call 863-612-0551, or Toll Free, 866-224-8392 Cell: 863-673-5061 www.chlhomebuilders.com QB39822 'All Spec Homes Include V. Acre or More Home site *Paved Roads"County Water"Power"4 Schools in Subdivision" GREAT YARDS ARE A GREAT INVESTMENT You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Think about that the next time you're driving around looking at houses. Curb appeal is so important, whether you're putting your house on the market or wanting a fresh look for your home. A great yard definitely improves real estate value, and sprucing up your yard doesn't have to cost a for- tune. A recent study states that houses with tidy gardens, freshly mowed lawns, well- stocked flower beds and one or more trees will sell quick- er and for a better price than a comparable one with- out the green features. If you're selling your home, you'll find that everything will be coming up roses (or pansies, or begonias.) if you simply plant some flowers to brighten your yard. Spring is a great time to plant. Gorgeous flowers in a multitude of colors are available at lawn and gar- den centers this time of year. Do a little research and choose flowers that will complement your home as well as thrive in your area. A smart way to showcase your flowers and landscape beds is with a great border. Easy Gardener makes a wide variety of edging. One of their borders that will let any landscape bed shine is Emerald Edge. To install, just hammer it into the ground with a mallet. Emerald Edge comes in easy to handle four foot sections and costs less than $1.50 per foot in most stores. Another attractive edging option is Fiber Edge. It is one of the most durable on the market, yet it bends eas- ily and conforms to almost any landscape design. Made of a strong UV- resistant fiberglass, this innovative edging comes in an attrac- tive green color "that won't rust, rot, crack or fade. If you're opting for some- thing ornamental, try Garden Braid Border. The pound-in border's braided detail beautifully. frames any landscape bed. Don't let its good looks fool you; this MORE THAN MEETS THE EYEI Hard to find home on deed restricted acreage tucked neatly away yet seconds from SR 80. Backs up to a pristine retention lake with amazing sunsets. Low maintenance CBS/Stucco exterior with all the details of a well designed country home on the inside. Features include tray ceilings, inte- rior doors all custom built, custom cabinets wilh tile backsplash and granite countertops, all windows have wood casing surrounds, a brick fireplace, and wood floors throughout finish the look. $499,000 REDUCED 50 FT. PRIVATE DRIVE leads to expansive 6.7 acres with 470+/- Ft of. riverfront located close to town. Build close to the waters edge with almost viturally no Corp. Easement. $1,800,000. RIVERFRONT 5 ACRES with 215+/- feet of frontage. High elevation reveals spectacular views. $895.000 REDUCED Durabie edging like Ilexible Fiber Edge, ,i' is easy to install and makes planting areas look neat and tidy. stylish border works hard, keeping creeping weeds out of flowerbeds while holding mulch in. Best of all, it is sturdy and maintenance- free. If you love the look of clay or stone tile but don't want to spend a fortune, check out the Villa Garden Tiles. The tiles are easy to use; you just push them into place and compact soil LUXURY COUNTRY LIVING. Horses Welcome! Upgrades include wood floors, stacked stone fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, crown moulding, skylight dorm- ers, and top of the line ceiling fans with deCo- rat sp acr I I s a large barn with 3 oversized stalls and tack room with shelving as well as a fully irrigated riding arena and a 24x44 workshop/office. Additional Acreage available, offers must be contingent upon Glades County approval for property split. $695,0001 WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY for the right investors This 20 acre parcel currently has a 1988 cedar home with galvaume roof and a 1997 sin- glewide manufactured home on the premises. Both homes are in need of rehabilitation, Seller has started the process but there is still quite a bit to do. Property can be split and is priced at land value only. $590,000 4- 4 RIVERFRONT 1.15ACRE homesite on prestigious Fort Denaud Rd. $549,000 REDUCED 2 ACRE DEED RESTRICTED HOMESITE in Oak Haven Estates. Oak filled and backs up to beautiful sunsets over the water. $350,000 LOTS ANDT AND DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 25 acres plus on Ft. Denaud Rd. Pair up with available waterfront (priced independently) for an upscale resi- dential project. $150,000 per acre. 5 BEAUTIFUL Ai T.ATEN ACRES located East of LaBelle. Quiet County Living for only $160,000. OVERSIZED HOMESITE conveniently located in the city with easy access to SR 80. .75 Acres manicured and ready for your dream home. Lots of oaks and maples. Was $105,000, reduced to $85,000 for quick sale. 2 STORY HOME close to town just off Ft. Denaud Rd. This amazing 3Bed/2Ba home has it all, location, charm, Master suite with office, screened room and more. $279,000 REDUCED. PORT LABEL .LE e with oversized lanai, great startHSOiW . TUCKED UNDER THE OAKS. Gated and private meandering drive leads to 3 Bed/2Ba manu- factured home features include 2 screened porches, a 28x30 shop/garage, plus a 12x16 around the bottom for sup- port. The Villa Tiles come in two designs Terra Cotta and Stone Tile. Tidy landscape beds framed by a good looking border make any yard more appealing. Head to your local nursery, pick up some plants and borders and get started today. A more valu- able yard is only a flowerbed away. jP:- ..' ,-. *... :.T r::-.. ". e ." --- 'w. . ., storage bldg. with x-tra relrigeialoT and A/C. all on 2 Acres $169,000. MOBILE ON 1/2 ACRE south of LaBelle with lots of paving and a 26x53 pole bam $92,500. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL PRIME CORNER with approx 590 n on well IrhT: eled Cowboy Way and 520 n. on Elm Sr. Tne ironl 2.7 Ac are zoned Light Industrial with me remain- ing 4 ac zoned Heavy indusirlal. Great opportuni- ty for flex space development Ea-y access lo SR 29 and SR 80 located across Irom the Slate Attorney's Office and close to LaBelle Airport. $3,064,466. COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL Located approx 1 mile west of Cowboy Way with 800 lineal ft on Hwy 80. Directly across from the proposed future Wal-Mart location. $2,090,880. MIXED INDUSTRIAL USE with 176 Ft. on promi- nent Cowboy Way. Asking $915,000. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 4.65 AC with 2400 Sq, Ft. Steel Bldg Excellent road access, just outside the city limits. Could be split under current zoning. $850,000. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL SITE just south of the city limits. Industrial Loop S/D. Easy access to both SR 80 and Hwy 29. Cleared, filled and culvert in. Seller Financing for qualified Buyer. $299,000 HARD TO FIND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Builders acre on a paved road. Industrial Loop S/D. $285,000. RIVERSIDE REAL ESTATE, INC. 45 South Riverview.* LaBelle, FL 863-675-2718 1-877-675-2718 FEATURES OF THE WEEK 2BR/2BA "LIKE-NEW" manufactured home w/large screened room on 1.25 acre home site cleared w/ scattered trees. $135,000 OAKS. FENCED BACK YARD. 3BR/2BA CBS home in the heart of LaBelle. Great location! $195,000 3BR/2BA NEW CONSTRUCTION CBS HOME! Split floor plan, 2,000+ total sq. ft., granite counter tops, 18" ceramic tile, vaulted ceiling and many more upgraded features. $245,000 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED "OLD FLORIDA STYLE" HOME! 3BR/2BA two story home on /2 acre gorgeous lot covered w/ oaks. Renovations include new electric, a/c, insulation, wood and ceramic tile flooring throughout, granite counter tops, new stainless steel appli- ances & much more! $319,000 WATERFRONT HOMES/LOTS LOCATION. LOCATION, LOCA- TION!!! This 3 +/- acre peninsula has over 700' of Caloosahatchee River frontage with Hwy. 29 access. Zoned C-2 your possibilities are endless! $3,300,000 INVEST NOW! One of the few river- front acreage parcels on the market. This 10.7 Acres has 600 +/- feet fronting on the river. Look to the East and West and enjoy views from the raised river- bank. The waterfront piece features lakefront on the.South side and river- front on the North. Parcel's future land use is leisure recreation (LR). Your pos- sibilities are endless here! $3,500,000 SPECTACULAR RIVERFRONT Site features frontage on the main river and the "Old River." Old River frontage includes 60 feet of protected dockage. There are no corps setbacks on either lot. $1,500,000 WATERFRONT & PRIVACY AT IT'S BESTI This recently renovated 3BR/2BA home is located at the Ortona Locks. Fish from your own private dock. (Permit in place to add new dock w/ lift.) Priced to Selll!! $499,900 GORGEOUS RIVERFRONT! This 1.04 acre lot is wooded and located on County Road 78. Build your dream home on this parcel & enjoy endless views of the Caloosahatchee River. Price Reduced $499,900 SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR NATURE LOVERS. This 2/2 CBS Home & Guest mobile is on Jack's Branch w/ river access. This Unique property also has its own private ISLAND. Gorgeous property is covered with large oaks. Call for more details. This is a MUST SEE. $475,000 BEAUTIFUL RIVERVIEWS front this waterfront homesite on dredged river oxbow w/ private dock in place. Home site is located approx. 75 ft. from the main river. Permits are in place to re- dredge oxbow to 6-8 ft. depth. $499,000 ONE OF THE FEW PRIVATELY ESTATE site with over 200 feet of water- OWNED man made deep water canals front and already separated into 2 lots. in LaBelle! This waterfront homesite is located in LaBelle City limits. Home site includes ownership of the canal, which provides protected boat dockage and direct access to the Caloosahatchee River. $299,000 HOMES IN LABELLE AFFORDABLE AND WELL MAIN- TAINED 3BR/2BA manufactured home w/ office or possible 4th bedroom. Perfect starter home or rental invest- ment. Located within city limits, com- pletely fenced & priced to sell $99,900 3BR/2BA MANUFACTURED HOME on fenced lot w/ many oaks in LaBelle. Home has 12' x 14' deck, perfect for entertaining. $119,900 A GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR STARTER HOME! This 3BR/2BA man- ufactured home has a lot to offer. Split floor plan, deck, new carpet & paint. Priced to sell! $125,000 IMMACULATE 3BR/2BA MANUFAC- TURED HOME situated on shaded oversized lot in town & completely fenced. Home features vaulted ceilings, split floor plan, kitchen with pantry & breakfast island. Reduced $134,900 MOVE IN READY! Newly remodeled 3BR/2BA home located on large lot in the city. New carpet, flooring and inte- rior paint & spacious master bedroom. $179,900 UNDER CONTRACT THIS IMMACULATE 2BR/1.5BA HOME is located in the center of town close to everything. What a terrific home for someone just setting out on their own or sizing down. Home is partially furnished & ready for you! $159,900 CHARMING 2BR/2BA CEDAR HOME sits on oversized corner lot in the city. Features are vaulted ceilings, tile, French doors, fenced back yard & extra storage. $199,900 HOMES 3BR/2BA CBS HOME w/Pool in Laurel Oaks, very desirable neighborhood w/ great floor plan for a growing family. Property is surrounded by large oaks & a few fruit trees. Home/pool needs TLC & some repairs. Home is being sold AS IS. $235,000 ONLY CONDO ON THE MARKET IN LABELLE This 2BR/2BA unit would make a great rental investment or full- time residence. Located on the first floor this condo features a greenbelt view, tile in kitchen/ bathrooms & a bonus room. Comfortable living awaits your arrival! $150,000 UNDER CONTRACT THIS 2 BR/1.5BA MOBILE HOME is located in quiet River Oaks Subdivision, Ortona. Great investment for the part- time Floridian, or a great get-away. Home being sold partially furnished & offers split floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings. $58,500 UNDER CONTRACT HOMES ON ACREAGE UNIQUE, DESIRABLE AND SECLUD- ED! Less than a mile from the new West Glades Elementary. 14.5 acres in one of the fastest growing areas of Glades County. Surrounded by large acreage, this parcel has been cleared & fenced. This custom built home is spacious and very well kept. Over 3,400 sq.ft. split floor plan features ceramic tile, 3 large bedrooms, walk-in closets & 2.5 spacious baths. Island kitchen has walk-in pantry, breakfast area & is open to the large family room. Master bedroom & bath offer his and hers walk-in closets, garden tub, separate shower, dual sinks & access to the pool. Too many extras to mention. $1,475,000 3BR/1BA CBS HOME on 8.8+/- acres fronting on paved road approx. 3 miles from town. Property is fenced & cross fenced w/ gorgeous oaks and horse sta- ble. $490,000. 3.18 +/- ACRES W/COTTAGE STYLE HOME located in Port LaBelle Ranchettes, one of LaBelle's most desir- able communities. Situated at the end of a cul de sac w/ peaceful & private set- ting. Cathedral ceilings, ceramic tile throughout, open floor plan & wrap around porch. $469,900 SPACIOUS 4BR/2BA MANUFA- CTURED HOME on 4.84 +/- acres completely fenced, pond & mostly cleared. Split floor plan, large master bedroom/ bath, office/nursery, formal living room, family room & open kitchen w/ island. $325,000 SPACIOUS MANUFACTURED HOME Caloosahatchee River. 1,846 sq. ft. Historical Florida-Style two story build- ing fronts on Bridge Street. $850,000 A QUAINT CRACKER-STYLE OFFICE on Park Avenue. Already set up for a business office- including phone lines, air conditioning, commercial grade carpeting and landscaping. Screened front porch adds to its Florida charm. $399,900 BUSINESS ZONED! This 2BR/1BA home is situated on a high traffic road in the city. Just 2 blocks north of Hwy 80 and 1 block east of Bridge Street and surrounded by local banks and business- es. Price reduced $195,000 ON 5+/- ACRES. Property has pond, INDUSTRIAL fenced, cleared & ready for your horses. INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY! Excellent This 4BR/2BA oversized home features investment opportunity w/ 277' frontage split floor plan, wood-like flooring in liv- on Hwy 29. 1.59- acres on owner of ing areas & many extras! $285,000 s o OUIET COUNTRY RETREAT! Like Hwy 29 and N. Industrial Loop Road, 3 new manufactured home on 2.82 acres steel buildings- (Warehouse-3,800 sq. ft.; in quiet Ft. Denaud. Immaculate home shop 1,600 sq. ft.; office building 2,520 offers vaulted ceilings, entertainment sq. ft.) all currently leased. $1,300,000 package includes large screen television BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES w/ stereo & surround sound, split floor plan, built in computer center, large ESTABLISHED IN 1984 The Gator master br & ba w/ garden tub and sepa- Bait Pub has been a thriving business in rate shower. Upgraded appliances, large the Pioneer Community for many years. open kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast bar & If you've ever wanted to run your own formal dining. $199,500 Restaurant and Lounge here's your COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS chance. This quaint establishment PRIME LOCATIONI Business zoned comes fully furnished with a completely property located in Downtown LaBelle. Perfectly situated on the corner of equipped kitchen, and offers a great (HWY 29) Bridge Street and Park start for any entrepreneur I'Priced at Avenue, less than 1 block from the $174,500 SE HABLA ESPANOL www.labelleriverside.com E-mail realestate@labelleriverside.com iM Marilyn Sears Licensed Real Estate Broker Sales Associates Nancy Hendrickson, Margaret Whatley, Yvonne Doll, Consuelo Tarin Lopez, Suzanne Sherrod, Judy Cross McClure and Receptionist Emily Curtis 7026 Gill Cir, Buttonwood, 3/2/2 1762sq ft $207,900 3045 June Cir, VManolia, 4/212 2676sq ft 1267,900 lem-RMIN.-IMMIS i a I I L~l 12 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13, 2006 Echols completes certified county commissioner The Florida Association of and responsibilities as an elected the 14 county commissioners Founded in 1929, the Florida Counties (FAC) presented Glades official. who received their CCC designa- Association of Counties is a non- County Commissioner Russell "More than 130 county cor- tion in 2006: Commissioner Ed profit association representing Echols with the Certified County missioners across the state have Brimner, Wakulla; Commissioner the diverse interests of Florida's Commissioner (CCC) designa- already earned the CCC designa- Jack Byrd, Lafayette; Commis- 67 counties. tion following his completion of a tion," said FAC Executive Director sioner Ray Domer, Okeechobee; comprehensive study program Chris Holley. "Their participation Commissioner Russell Echols, developed by the association. in the program serves as a testa- Glades; Commissioner Bob Eng- Area Commissioner Echols received ment to the commitment of Flori- lish, Polk; Commissioner Arthur the designation along with 13 da's county officials to make their Giles, Volusia; Commissioner meeting other county commissioners on communities better places to live Calvin Harris, Pinellas; Commis- mnli June 28 during an awards cere- andwork." sioner Eugene Lamb, Gadsden; July 13: LaBelle City Comm., money held at the FAC Annual The CCC program coursework Commissioner Randy Mask, 7:00 p.m. Conference in Marco Island. covers variety of topics, such as Sumter; Commissioner Linda July 17: Clewiston City CCC certification is not a county government roles and Myers, Putnam; Commissioner Comm.,Clewiston City Hall, 6:00 requirement to serve as a county responsibilities, county govern- George Neugent, Monroe; Com- p.m. commissioner in Florida. Howev- ment structure and authority, missioner David Rice, Monroe Jly 20 City of LaBele Codera & er, county commissioners may financial management, ethics Commissioner Bill Roberts, Ella's. voluntarily enroll in the program and sunshine law, negotiation Okaloosa; and Commissioner July 25: BOCC, Dallas and complete a series of courses skills, economic development, Harold Rutledge, Clay. .Townsend Ag Center, LaBelle totaling 36 hours. The course- and effective communication. For more information about 5:00 p.m. work is designed to provide infor- Completion of all coursework the CCC program and courses, July 27: Hendry County Con- mation and enhance skills rele- averages 18 to 24 months. visit the FAC web site at www.fl- struction Licensing Board, Dallas vant to a commissioner's duties Following are the names of counties.com. 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He's a problem. solver who can work with Republicans and Democrats alike to do what's right" said Clerk of the Court Barbara But- ler. "He will do very well in our community." According to his supporters, Rod Smith has a unique under- standing of the issues affecting -lendry County. As State Attor- iey and State Senator, he has served in districts representing 11 North Florida counties. A champion of Florida's rural counties in the Florida Senate, Sen. Smith has served as Chair- man of the Senate Agriculture committee, won funding for small county courthouses, and is a member of the Small County Coalition. Smith moved from Okla- homa to Palm Beach County at the age of two. There he grew up working in the fields along- side his father, a truck farmer. He graduated from the public schools in Palm Beach County and then earned a BA from the University of Tulsa and a law degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife Dee Dee have been married 23 years and live in Alachua. 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According to County Com- missioner Janet Taylor, "Hendry County wants a candidate who shoots straight and tells you where he stands and that can- didate is Rod Smith." "I am honored to have the support of such distinguished leaders and friendsin Hendry County," said Sen. Smith. "I have fought to protect the values that Hendry County residents hold dear. I understand their issues, and as Governor I will work hard to preserve their way of life." The Democratic primary election will be held September 5., newszap.com Community Links. Individual Voices. If you are buying or selling in the LaBelle area call Greg Bone! Phone: 1-863-835-0191 Fax: 1-863-675-6575 e-mail: 4. greg.bone@soland.com .... website: .; www.labelleproperties.com O t~kr. 110 S. Main Street Greg Bone Southern LjBelle, FL 33935 Realtor land Investments 6 Real Estate Save money on your favorite grocery items. A A SGo to newszap.com to download and print coupons online! S6Wszap.COm Communiy Links. 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I I EmploymIent FlalTime 020ra 5- ^MANAGEMENT Immediate restaurant management openings in Lake Placid, .Moore Haven, LaBelle, Clewiston and Okeechobee. e are a franchise with 27 restaurants throughout South Florida and are hiring energetic, honest, and responsible individuals. ,We offer: -Exc llent Salaries -Medical and Life Insurance -Dental Insurance -401K Savings Plan -Paid Vacations -Advancement Opportunities -Training Program For an interview please call: 863-983-4224 or mail your resume in confidence to: Pauline Alvarez Southern Management Corporation o 1014 W. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston, FL 33440 -4 Lmdl.n tse -4L cr A UIOR S'- ...... i cil Ldl PT-'.d 'i *" Wu h 11i0 sil.r4- IPN I or II (F.PT. Perdlem) ten it I l... ; I :...h I' lh'... h:. .:.,> I'I,, I li, j.sl T Full rine ER RN III StafiSuptrvLior Pild!.i RN Nurln Superioi l.0 ti i I'.. : .I + hij J i-Jl i : ,j_ i'L:" ,', 4 l l L ,':. Full ilpuP-i, Unme'A Home TRANSCRIPTIONlST .l ,-, ,,,, 1 -,I h ... .. l ,l I. i. .f .].l. 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Duties: typing, on-line computer bookkeeping, miscel- laneous clerical, scheduling, greeting visitors, and screening phone calls. Minimum require- ments: high school diploma and two years of appropriate experience (appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience) and attainment of a score of at least 35 cwpm on an approved typing test. Close date for applications is July 14, 2006. Apply on-line at: www.hr.ufl.edu click Jobs; check TEAMS box with search word secretary or call 239-658-3400. AA/EA/EEO ~ DEADLINES 2 Garage/~ YarFargeSaes 14 Employment Full Time 'I'll r- Caloosa Belle. Thursday. 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Contact the Drapes, Linens & Fab'ics 59C5 Transportation Dept. at Fireplace Fixture 00 i COMPLETE DINING ROOM- 863-674-4115 or Firewood 605 Nice, Glass top table, 6 CherylJamesonat Furniture 610 chairs, Hutch/buffet, Light jamesonc@ Furs ,1l5 wood. $600. (863)801-3815 hendry.k12.fl.us Health & Reducing COMPUTER TABLE wood, Equipment 620 large, lots of storage. Good Heating Equipment,' cond. $50. (863)697-6618 Supplies 625 -6618 Household Items 630 CURIO CABINET, Curved Jewelry 635 glass. $100 (863)675-0600 Luggage 6ghts 5 DRESSER, Tall, wooden. In Medical Items 650 good condition. $50 GONZALEZ Miscellaneous 655 (954)547-7333 NOW! For the NEW Kayak Pool! The Above Ground Pool with In-Ground Fea- tures! Unique Opportunity. SAVE Up to $4,000. Call (866)348-7560 FREE ESTI- MATES! Financing. POOL, above ground, 16x3, with accessories. $75 (863)673-6295 BASKETBALL BACKBOARD- 48", inground 10' pole, Huffy Sports, adj rim, needs new net, $60 (863)675-8799 BEACH WHEELS- Catamaran Dual Trax, Fits 14'-20', Excel- lent condition. $300. (863)675-0161 ------I--~~-I ------I-~ GOLF CLUB LUGGAGE CASE- Black, Hard shell, Great for travel. $55. (863)675-3944 LaBelle REVOLVER 38 CAL Stainless steel Taurus, 2" barrel, like new with extras, $375 (863)467-6696 RIFLE, 22 Cal. & 12 Gauge shot gun single shot. $175. Will separate. (863)467-9892 RIFLE AMMO- Win. 30 30 Reminton. 150/170 sftpt. 200 rounds boxed $70. Ask 4 Ross (863)983-8661 RUGER- single 6, new model, 22 cal., $130 (863)763-4961 EXERCISE BIKE- New Bal- ance,' 6.0, like new Orig. $750 asking $300 or best offer (863)467-0668 CUSTOM DRAPES Burdines Pattern: Jolettina Adobe. Length 5'5". Rt. & Lt. panels & sgl. $50/panel. 863-763-6216 DIAMOND RING, Ladies, Euro- pean Cut, 30 point. 14kt white gold. $550. (863)357-2233 Okee area. ' NECK CHAIN: 18 kt., 20". -$700 or best offer. 863-634-9620 Okee area. ELEC POWER CHAIR- joystick oper, four wheel base, chrger, footrest, instruction book, $1000 (863)801-6149 WHEELCHAIR- Padded with extra seat cushion. Excellent condition. $225. (863)357-8788 ARCADE GAMES, (2), Miss Pac Man & Galagh Stand Up Machines. l,.11.B1m in or pos- sible trade. (863)357-2773 ATTEND.COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Busi- ness, *F'jil,-gi *Comput- ers *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Com- puter provided. Financial Aid. if .qualified. Call (866)858-2121 www.Onli- neTidewaterTech.com. CAR HAULER- '89, Wallo Mo; Hauls up to 4 cars, Needs axles, $700. (863)357-3981 DEHUMIDIFIER, Like new, Bionaire. $100 (863)357-1929 DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS children, etc. Only one sig- nature required! *Excludes govt. fees! Call weekdays (800)462-2000, ext.600. (8am-6pm) Alta Divorce, LLC. Established 1977. GATSBY WHIRLPOOL TUB - Rectangular, seats 4. Kept in- side, great condition. W/Cover. $2000. (863)843-0913 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Linens, TV, Sewing machine, dishes. $200/all. 'iiil : :11 :'pe r ;- 239-292-7509 SPA With COVER- Seats 8 Therapeutic jets. Excellent condition. $2500. or best of-, fer. (863)467-8548 BASS AMPLIFIER: Carvin PB-200, 160 watt, 15" speaker & horn, high quality. Almost new. $285 (863)357-7406 MIXER: Mackie, Power Amp.. & Cross Over. $1100 for all, will sep. (863)357-2882 SPEAKERS: Crate Guitar Stack & JVS. $1200 for all, will sep. Call (863)697-3345. BLACK LAB- 2 1/2 yrs old Male. Purebred, Papers, ID chipped. Trained for hunting & field trial. $4000. -772-299-3643 or 772-559-0611 BLUE HEALER/BORDER Collie Lovable, great w/kids. $50. 863-634-1343 after 5pm. CURR PUPS Proven line. Shots, wormed. $150. 863-261-6422 DONKEY- lyr old, male, $100 (561)644-5418 ,or (954)465-6614 HUNTING DOG, Male, 4 mos. old. $120 (863)673-1877 LAB PUPPIES- AKC, yellow, Champ Bloodline, parents on premises, S/W/HC, $650 (863)357-1841 Aerators 3), Captive Air Tanks 3), Water Softener 1) Jacuzzi pump 1) above ground pumps 2).$1000. (239)246-3549 DEMO HOMESITES WANTED I I Hog, $500 excellent condi- tion (863)697-3008 LAWN MOWER, Snapper 16hp, runs good. $275 BRAND NEW IN OKEECHOBEE (863)763-6591 DIRECT FROM BUILDER- 2 to choose from, 3br,2ba, on RIDING MOWER- MTD. 42" large lot, end of quiet cul-de- cut, 3wks new, paid $1000, sac, designed by famous sell for$700 (863)357-3632 Palm Beach Architect, tile R TILER- Try ilt throughout, all amenities, ROTO TILLER- Troy built, $205,000 (561)718-2822 or Used 2 seasons, good con- 205,000 (561)718-2822 or edition $300 (863)357-3632 cpbirdie@adelphia.net SNAPPER YARD MACHINE LaBelle 3/3 Down Town, Near 0 turn, 33" cut, exc.cond. Courthouse. Lg. rooms, Top $950(863)763-3551 Area $218K or Annual Lease $950.(863)763-355 $1800 m. 561-441-2800 WEED EATER: STIHL, Model LABELLE- FSBO, 3/2i2 CBS, FSO8R. $100.LABELLE-SBO, i , F(863)69R. $ 0 2767 sq ft, .75 acre, (863)675-0199 $270,000 (863)675-3833 i HiI j PORT LaBelle: 4/2 Upgrades galore! Lg. Rooms, Lg. Yard. BARBARDOS BLACK BELLY Near School. Price to sell. SHEEP (3), 1 female w/2 $179,500. or Annual Lease male babies, 3 mos. old. $1900. Owner 863-673-5071 $150 for all. (954)520-6707 cshdz 04@earthlink.net FEEDER PIGS 15- $15. ea, 3 ALPINE SPEAKERS- 12", Set, 2yr old sows. $150. ea. Type S woofers, in box with (239)826-5226 V12 amp. $200. (863)610-1421 Okeechobee Livestock Market Sales every CAR CD PLAYER- Pioneer Pre- Mon. 12pm & every mier 860, 2 mo old. $300. Tues. 11am. 763-3127 (8.63)634-3070 NEW COMMERCIAL CARGO rentals TRLR w/warr, 2 new JBL R tal spkrs 15" w/horn, 115" sub, w/ built in amp, 1 QSC pow- i RENT er amp w/complete rack, and EQ graphic equalizers, 2 PV Impulse Spkrs w/stand & Apartments 905 cases, New 32 channel Business Places 910 Yamaha mixer w/warr, all Commercial cables & access incid, New Property 915 Pro One 88 key Keyboard Condos' w/road case wi Aleses mini Townhouses Rent920 verb effects. $8500 or best Farm Property - offer (239)872-2371 Rent 925 SOUND SYSTEM: Great condi- House Rent 930 tion. 5 CD's, 4 speakers size Land Rent 935 15. Used by DJ's. $475 For Resort Property - more info. (863)674-0825 Rent 945 Roommate 950 SURROUND SOUND- RCA. Rooms to Rent 955 150 Watts, charcoal/blk, ask- Storage Space - ing $125 (863)697-8906 Rent 960 TOSHIBA- Model CF3566A, For Rent: 2/2 & 2/1, w/laundry 35" Works good. $150. room, in town, $750 & (863)675-016 room, in town, $750 Fro. (863)675-0161Call Home & Ranch Real Es- TV, Hitachi, 50" LCD, tate. (863)612-0000 widescreen, as new. $900 772)473-0398 ,or 863)763-3039 GENERATOR, 7200 watt, 240v, single phase, portable w/wheels, good cond., $1000. (863)763-1933 GENERATOR- Coleman Pow- ermate, 4000 watts, de- pendable power, $250 (863)675-4970 GENERATOR- Guardian, 12KW w/ATS LP or Nat gas, New $2500. (863)467-9390 SHOP VAC- Sears, heavy duty, LaBelle, 2BR/1BA Located on 12 gal, with attachments, 4 Okeechobee River. Gated HP, wet/dry, exc cond $20 property. Completely furnished (863)675-2596 w/washer & dryer. Patio & dock. 1 yr. lease. No children 2 or pets please. Non-smoking il env. $1 000/mo., 1st & last required. 239-337-7514 RAINBOW VACUUM, w/acces- 9 series. $560 or best offer. (863)357-19299 VACUUM CLEANERS, (2), Kir-' Industrial For Rent by, with all attachments. 1080 Commerce Dr. Labelle $300 will sell separately. 750 sfOffice, 4000 sf Ware- '(863)763-5011 house, 2500 sf Fenced yard. $r 2975. mo. 239-822-5955 DVD'S- 70 Total, $350 for all - will sell separate. Good Flea LaBelle, 3, 4 & 5 Bedrooms. Market item (863)763-4961 Starting.@ $1250. per month. : For Sale or Lease w/opt. to buy. (863)202-0753 LOOKING FOR FCB STOCK MONTURA, New home 3br, Florida Comrunity Bank. 2ba, $950. mo. + Sec dep, (239)229-8784 1st & Last mo. .ren-t. (863)675-6129 NEW COIN COLLECTOR want- T L r ing to add to my collection. PORT LABELLE: Very nice Please call to sell coins & 2BR, 2BA, Central H/AC; *paper money 239-693-4891 large jmiTil rwiom lenred back yirdl, g ri ge. 11iI PETS' WANTED:FLART References and Lease. A.E. Backus, J..Hutchinson $850/month, $850/Security. H. Newton, G. Buckner, E. (863)675-2392 Buckner, L. Roberts, A. Hair, R A. McClendon, S. Newton, ac BIG $$ (772)562-5567 FORT KNOX A lgricn re SELF STORAGE New lg. units avail., air conditioned & non-air, each unit alarmed, area fenced & well lighted, Christmas Trees 7,5 space for boats, trailers, Fcarm Equipmenf 805 RV &trucks. Manager on- Farm Feed Products 810 site, 1025 Commerce Dr., Farm Miscellaneous 815 LaBelle. 863-675-1025. Farm Prodace 8201 Farm Services LABELLE RENT-A-SPACE -- Offered 8 05 Cowboy Way & Kennedy Far Supplies. Blvd. 5'x10' $42.80 mo. incl. Services Wanted 830 tax. 8'x10' $53.50 mo. incl. Fertilizer 835 tax. 10'x10' $58.85 mo. incl. Horses 840 tax 8'x20'20" $85.60 mo. Landscaping incl. tax 24 hr access $25 Seeds sPlants,' R a [sae Supple 85 returnable Plakey deposit. LawnOe (arden 507 863-675-2392. 80O ut Rea estate APPALOOSA GELDING, white, Sale 1005 12 years old. $1000 Commercial (863)763-0367 or Property Sale 1010 (863)801-1849 Condos," Townhouses Sale1015 HORSE, TRAILER & TACK- Farms Sale 1020 Pkg deal. Beautiful Q2arter Houses Sale 1025 horse, 12 yr old Mare. Hunting Property1030 $2000. (863)357-1693 investment HORSE TRAILER, 2-horse, Property Sale 1035 needs some work, tongue Land Sale 1040 pull, good floor.8$500 or best Lots Sale 1045 offer. (954)520-6707 Open House 1050 Out of State - PALOMINO GELDING- 5 yrs, Property Sale 1055 15.3 hand, Not a beginner Property Inspectionl060 horse. $1500. Real Estate Wantedl1065 (863)357-1945 Evenings Resort Property - Thoroughbred Mare, in foal to Warehouse Spae 1070 German warm blood stallion Warehouse Space 105 super sweet, $2500. Waterfront Property 1080 (863)357-JUMP CLASSIC WHEEL HORSE BY OWNER GATE/.AY Tractor 42" cut, all pullies, lots Stoneybrook, 2BR/2.58A of grease fittings, cast iron w/Den, 1415 sq.ft, living area, eng.$800.863-697-2434 never lived in. $249,900. 239-246-7138 FINISH MOWER- 5ft. Bush 16 Caloosa Belle, Thursday, July 13, 2006 PORT LaBelle: Unit 4ldeal 3/1 Starter Home. New roof. Lg. yd. Price to sell. $146,000. Owner 863-673-5071 15 ACRE FLORIDA RANCH ESTATE Only $69,900! Short Drive to the Gulf of Mexico Just Minutes from 1-10. .Won't last! Call Now! (866)950-5263 Ext 650. By Owner, 20+ acres in Muse on Fernwood Lane, $25k per acre. Call'- for details (863)612-0010 VENUS, FL- 5 acres, borders Preserve by Fish eating creek, wooded, $160K, (863)699-6925 or jdwnght55@hotmail.com PORT LABELLE- 1/3 A corner lot $46,000, Private Owner. Call Ron (304)489-1081 or (304)482-3094 PORT LeBELLE LOTS- 2, in cul-de-sac w/exc. potential for a lovely home. Call Wille Drummond (301)567-2515 ALABAMA WATERFRONT ACREAGE 2 hours from At- lanta & the Coast. Gated with exceptional amenities, in- cluding boat slips. 1/2 to 3 acres from the $40's. Near great historic town.CGall (866)882-1107. ASHEVILLE, NC AREA ACREAGE 1 to 8 acre par- cels. Gated community on 4 miles of riverfront.-Superb planned amenities. Excep- tional mountain and river sites. Preview Phase II now! (866)292-5762. BEAUTIFUL N. CAROLINA. ESCAPE TO BEAUTIFUL WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS. FREE COLOR BROCHURE & INFORMATION. MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES W/ SPEC- TACULAR VIEWS HOMES, CABINS, CREEKS & INVEST- MENT ACREAGE. Cherokee Mountain GMAC Real Estate. cherokeemountainrealty.com (800)841-5868. Buyers Market Coastal North Carolina 95-100% LTV Fi- nancing Call CCL Inc. Realty (800)682-9951. KY DEEP WATER PARCEL 1.38 acres overlooking Lake Barkley. 90 min to Nashville, minutes to Land Between the Lake's. Just $47,000. Won't last! Owner (866)339-4966. Cool Western NC Mountains- escape the heat, hurricanes and high prices. Homes, cabins, lots acreage, invest- ments. Prudential Great Smokys Realty, Downtown Bryson City. Call (877)476-6597. East Tennessee- Norris Lake 5.6 acre wooded LAKE- FRONT lot- $66,500 5.1 acre wooded VIEW lot- $28,900 Call Lakeside Realty @ (423)626-5820 Or visit www.lakesiderealty-tn.com. GEORGIA- BLAIRSVILLE NORTH GEORGIA MOUN- TAINS. Land, Homes, Com- mercial & Investment. "EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD" Jane Baer Realty, (706)745-2261, (800)820-7829 www.jane- baerrealty.com. jane- baer@alltel.net. Gulf front lots $595k. Homes starting mid $300k: New master planned ocean front community on beautiful Mustang Island, near Corpus Christi, TX. www.cinnamon- shore.com, (866)891-5163. LAKE LAND SALE! 3 Acres with Boat Slip -Only $29,900! Direct Access to 33,000-acre mountain lake in Tennessee with boat slip. Available 8/26! (800)770-9311, ext.816. LAKEFRONT PREDEVELOP- MENT OPPORTUNITY! www.grandeharbor.info. All water- access homesites di- rect from the developer. Most amenities already in. Far below market value, from $79,900. Possible 18 mo NO PAYMENTS! Call Now! (888)BY-LAKES. LOOKING TO OWN LAND?'In- vest in rural acreage throughout America; coastal, mountain, waterfront proper- ties, 20 to 200 acres. For FREE Special Land Reports: www. Iandbuyers- guide.com/fl. MAINE OCEANFRONT BAR-, GAIN 4+ Acres 220' water- frontonly $149,900 5+ acres, ocean access only $34,900. Enjoy spectacular 4+ acre oceanfront parcel w/ over 220' of private shoreline. Or relax on your 5+ acre ocean access lot w/ deeded access to gorgeous private sandy beach. Sur- veyed, soil tested, paved rd in gated community. Great owner financing. Call L&S Realty (207)781-3343 coastalmaineland.com. , MURPHY, NORTH CAROLINA AAH COOL SUMMERS MILD WINTERS Affordable Homes & Mountain Cabins, Land CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE (877)837-2288 EXIT REAL- TY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROP- E R T I E S www.exitmurphy.com. NEW LOG HOME PACKAGE! 3 Acres with Boat Slip Only $89,900! Direct access to 33,000 acre mountain lake in Tennessee. Available 8/26! (800)770-9311, Ext.821. NEW TO MARKET! LAKE- FRONT & EQUESTRIAN PARCELS 7+ Acres-Eques- trian Parcel- $209,900 8+ Acres- Direct Lakefront- $269,900 2+ Acres Home- site-$119,900 Located min- utes from downtown Jacksonville, FL. Private Gat- ed Community. Miles of Bri- dle Trails, Rec. Area, Fishing & Boating. Call: (877)JRC- LAND Florida Land & Ranch- es,LLC. TN ACREAGE W/ VIEWS! 1 to 5 ac parcels with incredible views. 1800' elevation. Close to Fall Creek Falls. Owners' clubhouse, nature trails. From the $40's! Call (866)292-5769. VA MOUNTAINS 5 acres with frontage on very large pris- tine creek, very private, ex- cellent fishing, canoeing, good access, near New Riv- er Trail State Park, $39,500. Owner (866)789-8535 www.mountainsofVA.com. View online Western North Carolina, North Georgia Real Estate magazine www.mtla- kesreguide.com Homes, cabins, land, rentals. "Best .investment area in U.S.A." says Forbes Magazine Up- dated monthly. Western New Mexico Private 74 Acre Ranch $129,990 .and 20 Picturesque Acres $54,990. Scenic region with mountain views,, tall trees, rolling hills, meadows, wild- life..Enjoy horses, hunting, hiking, ATV's. Perfect to build your family ranch or re- treat, retirement or second home with:electricity. 100% financing. NALC (866)365-2825. Need a few more bucks to purchase something deer? Pick up. some extra bucks when you sell your used items in the classifelds. Mobile Homes Mobile Home Lots 2005 Mobile Home Parts 2010 Mobile Homes Rent 2015 Mobile Homes Sale 2020 Beautifully landscaped one acre fenced lot 3BR, 2 BA doublewide in excellent con- dition, half mile from Barron Park on cul-de-sac, Central H/AC, well and septic, in- cludes lawn and landscape maintenance. NO PETS. References and Lease, $1,000/month, $1,000/se- curity. 863-675-2392 LABELLE- 2br,lba, $500/mo + $500 sec dep. Call (863)675-6651 after 6 or leave message. LaBelle,' DB, 3br, 2ba, $500. + Sec dep. $250 per week Call 863-675-3665 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 2BR/2BA.(.863)675-2474, MUSE, 3 Bdrm.,11/2 Ba., Big yard. $900 deposit, $125 .wk.No dogs. (863)675-1614 One man's trash is anoth- er man's treasure. Turn your trash to treasure within ad in the classl- fleds. AQUA ISLES ADULT M/H Park Spacious 2BR/2BA double- wide. Florida Room. Carport. Utility Shed. Completely fur- "tnred ni-ludi in .jjijll i. A: . ing $50,000. Call Sherri (863)673-0829 FLAGHOLE, 3BR/2BA, 2004 Doublewide, with pole barn, on 2.5 acres. Must see!! Beautiful! h:.': 19 2.0 i 61 LABELLE- Mobile home 0.45 acre corner lot with pond. $95,000 (863)673-2754 Owner/Realtor PALM HARBOR HOMES Fac- tory Model Center LARGEST in America! Modular, Mobile and Still H,:me I.: C ji 1ir FREE C color Broi: rure ;, (800)622-2832. How do you find a job In today's .competitive market? In the employ- ment section of the clas- slieds Recreation i Boats 3005 Campers/RVs 3010 Jet Skiis 3015 Marine Accessories 3020 Marine Miscellaneous 3025 Motorcycles 3030 Sport Vehicles/ATVs 5035 BASS TRACKER- '94, 18' Pro, Aluminum, 75 hp Mercury. $2500 Firm. In Moore Haven (239)633-7173 CABIN BOAT- Fiberform fly- bridge, '80, 25', 5.7 Mercruiser I/O. Trailer, All electronics incl'd. $2400. (239)369-9725 EVENRUDE 115, 17ft., runs great, wide boat, turn key ready. $1600 (863)467-1290 PONTOON BOAT: 24 Ft. w/115 hp engine, generator, lights & many extra's. $4500. (863)634-5225 SEA KAYAK, Touring Style, SModel Prijon Kodiak, 17 Ft., Good condition. $400. (863)357-7406 Bus converted into RV, rebuilt eng., runs great, $1500 firm. 239-657-3387 or 505-317-5577 SHADOW CRUISER- '98 slide in camper, fully contained, like new, $2500 . (863)675-0604 TRAVEL TRAILER: 27 Ft., ,e l]v li : w .Air H jl J All (863)674-1355 REESE 5TH WHEEL HITCH- for 15K Ib trailer weight, $295 (863)467-6696 Seadoo, '95, .runs good, $1500 or best offer. (863)673-6085 MERC ALUMINUM PROP- Like new, Fits 90hp. Hub kit included. i ; 0. 186 ,1,6[. 1 L'i . OMC BOAT MOTOR, 14hp. $700 (863)762-.709 HARLEY DAVIDSON IRON HEAD 74. $3000 Call for de- tails. (239)357-6889 LaBelle area. SUZUKI VOLUSTIA INTRUDER 2002, Garage kept. 1 Owner. 1900 org. mis. $4,600 Firm. Call (863)763-3451 Okee 5HP GO CART Good condi- tion, runs. $400. 863-467-0109 ARTICAT DVX 250 06, 4 Wheeler. Auto., Like new. Low hours.-$3500 or best offer. Nick @863-697-0383 GO CARTS- (2) Manco 6.5hp 2 seater, new tires. Murray 6hp 1 sweater. Both run great, $1400 (863)674-0539 HONDA RANCHER ES .04 $3500.863-675-6568 JET SKI, '96, 3 seater, $2500 or best offer or trade for four wheeler.(863)673-0104 SUZUKI 125'83- w/Reverse. Runs great! $400 or best offer 863-697-2434 SUZUKI 2001 80HP- Runs, excellent cond..$2200. 863-467-0109 Automobiles 9 Automobiles 4005 Autos Wanted -101 Classic Cars 4015 Commercial Trucks 41020 Construction Equipment 4025 Foreign Cars -1030 Four Wheel Drive 4035 Heavy Duty Trucks 4040 Parts Repairs 4045 Pickup Trucks -1C'05 Sport Utility 4055 Tractor Trailers -1060 Utility Trailers 4065 Vans 40-0 CADILLAC DtVILLE '99- showroom cond., fully load- ed, metallic silver, gray int., $8000 neg. (863)675-9293 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM 1986, Great parts car. Many good parts. $300. (863)612-0992 LaBelle CHEVY CORSICA '91, 82k, runs excellent. $1000 (863)763-7950 CHEVY CORSICA, '92- 4dr, power brakes, cd player, good on gas, 6 cyl., no AC, good cond. $900 (863)763-7609. CHRYSLER.SEBRING 2005, 22K mls., Desire return of in- vestment. .$12,950. (863)675-3665 DODGE INTREPID '96- new tires, no dents, runs very good, $2000 (863)675-6245 after 5pm (LaBelle area) , FORD TEMPO '93 runs good, 4 dr., auto, must sell!! $600. 863-634-1643 LINCOLN MARK VII '92, 5.0, V8, auto., low miles. $2000 (863)675-7105 LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88- 67K miles, needs a little TLC, asking $1200 (863)467-2131 Mercury Marquis LS, '90,5.0, V8, runs strong, auto, OD, 2nd owner, cold air,all pow- er, $1800 (863)467-6805 SATURN 1994, Red, Cold A/C, Stereo, Stick. Great on gas. $1900. (863)983-7211 Cle- wiston. TOYOTA CAMRY- '92, Needs Rack, Pinnion & R.F. Strut. $1000. 863-467-5401 or 772-359-2923 TOYOTA CELICA 1987, Stick, Blue, Cold A/C, Stereo. Great on gas. $700. (863)983-7211 Clewiston. AUTO WANTED: Looking to-buy Antique Car/. Convertible/Truck. Please call (954)561-2776 When you want something sold, advertise in the classilfieds. BOB CAT 753- new tires, re- conditioned by Bobcat facto- ry dealer, $8900. (863)674-0898 FORD BRONCO '93- 4x4, $2500 or best offer, will c6n- sider van in trade ),'.'i 4' 8 :: YAMAHA GOLF CART- 36 volt, charger included. Good con- dition. Free delivery in Okee. $1000. (863)763-1424 F350 DUMP TRUCK '88- good running 7.3 diesel, good tires, needs clutch, $995 neg (561)633-1371 WORK BODY TRUCK- Ford F250 w/tool body & lift tail gate, 351 Cleveland, $500 neg (863)675-7321 ADAPTOR KIT- For Jeep Wrangler to V8 Chevy en- gine. Headers, Adaptor plates $250. (863)674-0898 COIL SPRINGS- 3, For Dodge 3/4 TON '2004 & up.. $150. or will separate. (863)634-3070 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE '94- damage in front, good mo- tor, new tires & trans axle $200 (863)697-3008 REAR SEAT- Jeep Wrangler, , $100. (863)674-0898 RIMS- (4) 16X7 Dodge Ram PU Rims, semi metallic silver w/clear coat, fits 96-01 $250 neg. (863)697-8906 TIRES- 5, 4 with 8 lug rims,- Goodyear Wrangler 36x12.50x16.5LT. Near new. $225. (863)357-8788 TONNEAU COVER, A.R.E. Fi- berglass, Fits '01-'03 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, white. $450 neg. (863)697-0328 TRANSMISSION- Turbo 700, rebuilt with rebuilt converter. $350. or best offer; (863)467-8856 CHEVY 1500- '88, Ext. cab Runs good, Cold.A/C, $2450. 863-675-0107 or 786-255-8096 LaBelle FORD F100 1974, 2 wd. $350 (863)675-4697 LaBelle ISUZU- '84, Diesel, 5 spd, 50 MPG. Runs good. $2000. (863)357-3981 TRUCKS (6) F-350's w/4 good diesel motors. $1500 or best offer. (561)633-1371. FORD EXPLORER XLT V8-'96 Great Condition. $4100. 863-763-2188 GMC SUBURBAN '94, Fair shape, blown head gasket. $1000 (863)467-0139 leave message. GMC Suburban SLE, '93, has all the toys, drivers side front end damage, 145,700 mi., $1800 neg. (863)763-4149 NISSAN ARMADA '04 34k mis., $5k in upgrades. $33,000.239-246-7138 TRAILER, used for motorcy- cle, $400 (863)673-6295 UTILITY TRAILER- 16', Excel- lent condition. $1000. or best offer. (863)675-6568 CHEVY CONV VAN '92- 4.3V6, nice van, $900 (863)675-0077 Ford Hightop Van, '89, V8, sofa bed, tow pkg., 178k miles, $2000. LaBelle Area. (863)675-4970 Iv. msg. GMC VAN '91- 3/4 ton, has some rust, runs & drives great, real strong work vab 800.neg. (863)763-4149 Public Notices Public Notice 5005 State Public - Legal Notice 5500 NOTICE Notice is hereby ,'i,1; In."i .'. 07/15/2006 at 1' i.' l :IiT ilI,.- : sF1: STORAGE, 1025 Com- merce Drive, LaBelle, FL, r. ,. l i ir. u,.i ,i, ,.r ii.,, nO.i u j ir ,..ni riiln f rlllni~ll'l.) IIn personal property etofore stored withthe undersigned: 863-675-1025 Misc. Items Misc, Items Misc. Furniture& Items 146051 CB 7/13/06 NOTICE OF SALE FEDERAL LIEN CORP. will sell at Public Sale at Auction the following vehicles to satisfy lien pursuant to Chapter 328.17 of the Florida Statutes on July 20, 2006 at 10 A.M. Lot #823385 1978 PENNY Reg#FL9037CG Hull ID#PYB26192M78A Located at: HECTOR VEGA 211 ParkAve., #5 LaBelle, FL 33935 954) 966-0240 Owner: Juan Mrabal 4572 Golden Gate Pkwy AptC. Naples, FL 34116 Customer: Same as Registered Owner Lienholder: NONE Lien Amount: $3,975.00 .1", ,-i.. ,'l.l. I I j n 11 .I LIEN CORR (954) 384-7171 25% Buyers Premium All Auctions are Held With Reserve LIC#AB0000288 146190 CB 6/13/06 'And the rockets' red glare' -filea 5imm. ,iiRMt.aarl "Jl8 4 ~Rlit a viF I 'w ie,. Caloosa Belle/Patty Brant Sally and Mike Deller won this cute patriotic doll at the Sons of the Legion Independence Day barbecue on the Fourth of July before the fireworks. They plan to give it to their grand- daughter. That's SAL Commander Bob Mims, at right. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Lopez had a big day too winning $113 in the 50/50. Once again LaBelle residents enjoyed a colorful fireworks display in celebration of American independence. A total 910 fireworks lit up the sky over the Caloosahatachee River as hundreds watched from Barron Park after the Sons of the Legion put on a highly successful barbecue. The SAL hopes to build on this year's success next year. Early voting is ending The LaBelle city election for the City Commissioner-Treasur- er seat currently held by Hilda Zimmerly is Tuesday,. July 18. Ms. Zimmerly has held the posi- tion for the past two years and is being challenged by Cliff Avery. Early voting continues unti4 Saturday, July 15, at'the Super, visor of Elections Office from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. No early voting will take place after that: Regular voting will, as usual; take place at the LaBelle Civic Center, behind City Hall from 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. Tuesday. There are 1,974 registered voters in this non-partisan elec- tion. As of Wednesday mornr ing, 40 of the 58 absentee bal: lots issued had been returned and 103 early votes had been cast. . Avery Continued From Page 1 However, the city has a number of small projects that if complet- ed would improve our city and lower our liability. For example, there are several areas of side- walk in poor repair. Some. of our city buildings could .use some maintenance. For example, the election office needs a water meter cover and the city plant off Belmont looks like it could use some real maintenance. Our city has several large problems that are going to take some real elbow grease to fix, but we also have small projects that can be completed easily and make a real impact on our city. The "water" facts as I know them are we have a 30-year-old water plant that has been upgraded but has reached the point where it cannot ever be able to meet the water stan- dards. SThe truth is there is not going to be any real improvement for. three to five years, but we need to focus on the water issue now. We need a plan. The major road- block to solving our water issue is funding. We have a few options, raise rates and put the burden on the people of LaBelle, raise taxes, or annex property to expand the tax base and spread the cost for the plant out among a larger population. I personally am in favor of annexing property to expand the tax base. We all moved to the quaint .town of LaBelle. We love it the size and shape that it is. Howev- er, the reality is we are growing. We are part of the phenomenon that is a rapidly growing South- west Florida. One way or anoth- er we are going to have to deal with growth. We can either plan for growth and have that growth be gradual and responsible or we can let the growth happen while we attempt to ignore it and then have to back track a few years down the road. If we start planning for growth now, we can make sure we have the infrastructure .and the resources to keep our 'town ,beautiful far into the future. We have the wonderful opportunity to control our growth and make sure that our city grows the way we want to see it grow. I say we embrace this opportunity and start planning for our inevitable growth now. We have a zoning plan in place that reflects our compre- hensive plan. I think we have made real progress on zoning and I am in line with the zoning changes that have been made. I know in recent months there has been some uproar about the way the zoning was handled. I support the city implementing a plain language announcement to accompany legal descriptions. I also think that if a zoning issue seems like it will be especially divisive we may want to consid- er sending a postcard to resi- dents affected by the change. I support the limited, gradual and responsible annexation of the areas adjacent to our city. I don't think we should start annexing property all Willyy nilly." Instead, we need to responsibly address the annexa- tion of more property into our city. We need to plan for the annexation and through the lim- ited and gradual annexation of surrounding property, we can increase our tax base and spread the cost of infrastructure out. The areas adjacent to LaBelle are going to grow and develop and if we annex them, we can control how they are developed so our city continues to grow and develop within the vision we have of the future. Every part of the prospects facing LaBelle is exciting. Our city is at a turning point and is on the crux of some really dynamic and fabulous changes. I am so excited about working with the other commission members to resolve the problems and to address the changes facing LaBelle. I think the challenges coming up will be exciting and finding and implementing a solution will be gratifying. I personally know Bill Mad- dox and.Darrell Harris and have worked with both of them on various projects. We have a good working relationship and I think the only way we can improve communication is by talking to one another and building rela- tionships. I have noticed that many times the County leans toward Clewiston and gives many of that city's projects prior- ity. I think the only way we can really make our voices heard is by the concerted effort to tear down walls and to build up bridges of communication. Zimmerly Continued From Page 1 immediate, problem. This certain- ly needs to be considered at the City Commission level. The water plant needs replaced. I haven't been able to drink the water for years. This is an urgent need and we need to take steps to proceed with this project. Yes, we need to be think- ing ahead and plan for the future growth of the city. However, I don't think we need to be provid- ing water for all of Hendry Coun- ty- Growth will come whether.we want it to or not as more people move into this great state, county and city: We can either plan for the growth and the needs that result or bury our heads in the sand and let it overtake us.'I prefer to plan strategically for the growth and have plans in place that make sense. Common sense should guide us as we plan. Zoning issues need to be care- fully addressed and there is a need for affordable housing. Zon- ing needs to examine each and every situation and do what's best for everyone, not just certain developers orrealtors. think that communication needs to be improved as well as resident involvement in the entire process. Not to be critical, but how many members of the. Code Review Board are actually residents/vot- ers in LaBelle? We need more res- ident participation and planning. In principle I am not opposed to annexation. I am, however, specifically opposed to further annexation until the city can take care of the current and future resi- dent's needs within the city. (By future residents I am referring .to the annexations that have already occurred that are not developed, i.e. Bonita Bay) Living in a city entitles a resident to certain expectations of services and amenities. If the city cannot pro- vide those services or meet those expectations, then plans need to be made to address these deficits. I am a proponent of strategic planning and wise use of land, including "smart growth." In the current annexations, the Depart- ment of Community Affairs has raised issues related to urban sprawl. City development needs to be compact; orderly develop- ment. As parcels continue to be annexed, city services will be stretched, along with staffing and equipment. I believe that the city needs to work closer with the county and develop an interlocal annexation agreement as was agreed to in the settlement between the county and the city. at the joint meeting held May 9, 2002. There were several other items from that meeting that the city and the county should consid- er, including a cost analysis that the city agreed to do to consider if the residents south of Cowboy Way would benefit by being annexed into the city. To my knowledge, that analysis was never conducted. The most exciting prospect the city faces is the ability we have to make this city what we want it to be, what we want it to look like in 2010 and beyond, what we want our quality of life to be like. This is an awesome responsibility but one that I take very seriously. It's not a job for a part time individ- ual. I consider it my full time voca- tion. I believe that I am uniquely qualified to take this belief and vision into the future. Communication is an area that can always be improved, espe- cially between the city and the county. I believe there needs to be a greater transparency between the two. I think we need to get beyond the competitive spirit that exists and strive to work together to achieve the most good for all the residents of LaBelle and Hendry County. I think we can achieve a lot more if we would just work together than if we con- tinue to work apart. I truly believe that I have, "An eye for detail, an ear for concerns, and a voice for equality." I look forward to serving the residents of LaBelle for two more years. Please vote and make your voice heard. newszap.coms Community Links Individual Voices. |